As kickboxing continues to grow on a global scale with promotions like GLORY, K-1, ONE Championship, and more, fighters are constantly jockeying for position in the media's eyes, and rankings. Each month, the Beyond Kickboxing board will publish updated rankings for every weight class, from Heavyweight to Flyweight, along with pound-for-pound rankings for both men and women.
No fighter in the top 10 at Heavyweight (+95 kg), Light Heavyweight (-95 kg), Middleweight (+85 kg), Welterweight (-77 kg), Super Featherweight (-67.5 kg), Flyweight (-53 kg), Heavyweight (+95 kg), Women's Bantamweight (-57.5 kg) has been active this month.
POUND-FOR-POUND MEN
Chingiz Allazov (1 to NR) exits the rankings after 18 months on the sidelines. Stripped of his title last month, the Azerbaijani-Belarusian kickboxer cedes the No. 1 spot to his former rival, Superbon (2 to 1). The unfortunate reality of competing across two sports saw Superbon suffer a stoppage loss to Tawanchai just a week ago, yet he remains at the top of kickboxing’s deepest division. While there is debate over whether his activity in recent years should impact his ranking, he holds firm for now.
Superlek (7 to 9) slides in the rankings after a year-long absence since his victory over Takeru in January 2024. Only five fights deep into his kickboxing journey, the Thai has to stay active to make a mark in the sport, especially with his upcoming Muay Thai title defense in March further delaying his return.
LIGHTWEIGHT (-71 KG)
Chingiz Allazov (1 to NR) leaves the rankings after 18 months of inactivity.
Superbon (1) lost by knockout to Tawanchai under Muay thai rules. This doesn't affect their rankings.
Tawanchai (10) reenters.
Ouyang Feng (7 to 5) defeated Luo Chao by unanimous decision in the semifinals of the Wu Lin Feng 70 kg MAX tournament. In the final he defeated Han Wenbao by unanimous decision.
FEATHERWEIGHT (-64 KG)
Giorgi Malania (8 to 2) first defeated Zhao Chongyang (4 to 5) by unanimous decision in the semifinals of the Wu Lin Feng 63kg MAX tournament. In the final, he went on to stop Hirotaka Asahisa (2 to 3) by first-round technical knockout.
SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT (-61 KG)
Achraf Aasila (5) lost by decision to Srichok under Muay Thai rules. This result does not affect his ranking.
Taiga (4) announced his full-time transition to MMA and vacated the RISE 60 kg title. According to our rules, he remains ranked for one more month.
BANTAMWEIGHT (-58 KG)
Haruto Yasumoto (3) defeated Wang Xianjing by unanimous decision.
SUPER FLYWEIGHT (-55 KG)
Ryunosuke Omori (10) defeated Ryoga Hirano by unanimous decision at 57.5 kg.
WOMEN'S OPENWEIGHT (+59.0 KG)
Jorina Baars (1 to NR) leaves the rankings after announcing her retirement in December 2024.
Nina Van Dalum (3 to NR) exits the rankings after not competing in the division for a year and being ranked in a lower division.
Marieke Calis (NR to 9), the Enfusion 70 kg champion, makes her entry into the rankings.
Hannah Turner (NR to 10), the WKU champion, makes her entry.
WOMEN'S FLYWEIGHT (-53.5 KG)
KANA (6) defeated Moa Carlsson by unanimous decision.
WOMEN'S ATOMWEIGHT (-47.0 KG)
Miyuu Sugawara (2 to NR) leaves the rankings after announcing her retirement from kickboxing in December 2024.
Sami Ogawa (NR to 10) reenters the rankings.
