Katie Taylor makes it nine years as World number 1
Joe Ward has improved three places in the updated AIBA (AOB) rankings. The Irish southpaw, who is signed with AIBA Pro Boxing, jumps from No. 9 to No. 6 at light-heavy, while Michael Conlan, ranked No. 2 in the WSB, is at No. 8 at bantam.
Olympic champion Katie Taylor is No.1 in the lightweight table, a position she has held for the last nine years. Kilkenny’s Clare Grace is in No. 8 position in the welterweight rankings.
AIBA Open Boxing (AOB) rankings are based on performances at AIBA approved tournaments over a two-year rolling period.