Who is the greatest female boxer of all time?

From undisputed champions to cult ring heroes, this ranking spans boundary-breaking trailblazers and technical masters who reshaped women's combat sports across different weight classes and generations.

Claressa Shields

Two-time Olympic gold medalist known as 'The GWOAT', holding multiple world titles in five weight classes and widely considered the greatest female boxer in history.

1/9

Laila Ali

Daughter of Muhammad Ali who went undefeated at 24-0, becoming a trailblazer for women's boxing and a dominant champion who transcended the sport.

2/9

Katie Taylor

Irish legend who is an undisputed champion in two weight classes and five-time World Amateur Champion, widely regarded as the pound-for-pound best of her era.

3/9

Lucia Rijker

Dutch champion nicknamed 'The World's Most Dangerous Woman' with an undefeated record and considered by many historians as the most technically complete female boxer ever.

4/9

Amanda Serrano

Puerto Rican fighter who captured world titles in a record seven weight classes, becoming one of the most decorated champions in women's boxing history.

5/9

Christy Martin

Pioneering fighter who helped launch women's boxing into mainstream consciousness during the 1990s, competing on major HBO and pay-per-view cards.

6/9

Ann Wolfe

Ferocious puncher widely regarded as the hardest-hitting female fighter of all time, amassing a devastating knockout record and multiple world titles.

7/9

Regina Halmich

German superstar who held a world title for 13 years and drew massive European audiences, helping establish women's boxing as a serious spectator sport.

8/9

Holly Holm

Multiple world champion in boxing before famously crossing over to MMA, known for clean technique and an exceptional amateur and professional record.

9/9