A.I.B.A’s November Rankings

   A.I.B.A’s November Rankings –   by Michael O’Neill –  Source/AIBA

(NOV 5) The A.I.B.A’s November rankings list has just been issued with a few notable changes to the previous list albeit due mainly due to the method by which ratings are determined.  Rankings are based on performances at AIBA approved tournaments over a two-year rolling period.

The system has resulted in some changes in most weight categories – more significant moves will likely take place during 2014 when various Confederation titles as well as the World Championships (in Canada) are at stake.

As a result of this system, Russia’s Svetlana Gnevanova drops from no.1 to 5 in the 45-48kg weight classification and top ranking now goes to Josie Gabuco of the Philippines, ahead of India’s Pinki Jagra.

At 51kg, China’s Cancan Ren has again overtaken Olympic Gold medallist Nicola Adams with Ren on 2700 points some 600 more than the English woman. India’s Mery Kom Hmangte is at no.3 ahead of Marlen Esparza at 4.

The 57kg division has Tiara Brown once more ‘on top of the podium’ with a surprise at no.2 where Kil Ok Kim of DPR Korea moves to from fifth last time round.

The Four time World Champion and Olympic Gold medallist at 60 kg, Ireland’s Katie Taylor continues to dominate the lightweight rankings which she heads for the 7th year in a row though there is a new no.2 where Tajikistan’s Mavzuna Chorieva replaces Russian Sofya Ochigava – in fact the latter drops to fourth.

Brazil’s Adriana dos Santos Araujo moves up a place to become the third ranked lightweight whilst Queen Underwood moves from 36th to 27th.

Notwithstanding the new rankings it is difficult to believe that Chorieva would defeat Ochigava if the two were to meet ‘tomorrow’.

Mikaela Mayer (United States) retains her no.1 spot at 64kg – indeed the top six remain unchanged from last time.

At 69kg the ever improving Raquel Miller(also United States) moves into 2nd position just behind Ukraine’s Mariia Badulina.

At the Olympic 75kg class, China’s Jinzi Li takes over at no.1 ahead of Olympic Gold medallist Claressa Shields and Great Britain’s Savannah Marshall whilst Russia’s Nadezhada Torlopova slips from 1st to 4th.

Another Chinese boxer, Meiqing Yuan heads the 81kg category with Franchon Crews (United States) a close second whilst in 81+kg, top spot goes to fellow Chinese pugilist Yunfei Li.

Complete Ranking Lists (Male and Female) are here – check out the column – by weight class – at right hand side of page.