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18/11/24
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With much of the attention in professional boxing directed to male heavyweight fighters like Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Oleksandr Usyk, the female heavyweight division is often overlooked.  

However, several talented female fighters have made history with high-profile victories, successful title defences, and memorable comeback wins.  

Here, we introduce you to the female heavyweight boxing champions currently at the top of the sport and explain how to bet on female boxing at Parimatch.  

Is There a Heavyweight Class in Female Boxing?

Yes, there are 17 weight classes in women’s boxing, ranging from atomweight to heavyweight. Known as one of the “glamour divisions,” the heavyweight class has title belts from the WBO, IBF, WBA, and WBC.  

There’s also cruiserweight (sometimes known as junior heavyweight) and light heavyweight. There are no cruiserweight women champions at the time of writing, only heavyweight and light heavyweight title holders.  

Heavyweight (+200lb / +90.7 kg or +168lb / 76.2 kg)

Belt   Boxer  
WBO   Vacant  
IBF   Vacant (Previously held by Lani Daniels) 
WBA   N/A 
WBC   Claressa Shields  

 

American boxer Claressa Shields is the current WBC heavyweight boxing champion. In her 15-fight career, Shields won 15, three by knockout. Before switching to a mixed martial arts career, Shields won the last of her professional boxing fights in July 2024, defeating Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.  

She won the fight via a second-round KO, successfully defending her WBC heavyweight title. She dropped Joanisse three times on the night, retaining her reputation as the number one heavyweight female boxer.  

No other female heavyweight titles are currently held by any active fighters, though Kiwi boxer Lani Daniels recently held the IBF heavyweight title, as we introduce below.  

Light Heavyweight (175lb / 79.4kg)

Belt   Boxer  
WBO   Claressa Shields  
IBF   Lani Daniels  
WBA   Che Kenneally  
WBC   Vacant  

 

Claressa Shields also holds the current WBO light heavyweight belt, which she has also held since July 2024, as the title was on the line in her fight against Joanisse.  

The IBF women’s light heavyweight champion is Lani Daniels of New Zealand. The Kiwi boxer has 11 career wins from 15 bouts. When Daniels defeated Desley Robinson in 2023, she became the first Māori to win two world titles, securing the IBF belt in both the heavyweight and light heavyweight classes. However, she vacated the IBF heavyweight title in December 2023.  

Australian heavyweight boxer Che Kenneally is the current WBA light heavyweight champion. She has five wins from five in her career, with two wins by knockout. She won her WBA title fight in July 2024 against Angie Paola Rocha by TKO in the third round to win the title for the first time in her career.  

Female Heavyweight Boxing Markets

There are several ways to bet on female heavyweight boxers at Parimatch. The first is to pick the winner of an upcoming fight, which is the most straightforward way to place a boxing bet.  

The next is to get involved in round betting, which allows you to break the fight down into specific rounds. You can potentially capitalise on your research to profit from your wagers.  

You can also bet on the method of victory you think one of the heavyweights will land, be it a KO, TKO, or split decision, for instance.  

Another standard bet among boxing fans is whether the fight will go the distance. Most female boxing matches last no more than ten rounds, two rounds shorter than most men’s title fights at this weight class.  

How to Bet on Women’s Boxing at Parimatch

You can bet on the next female heavyweight boxing champion at Parimatch. With several belts vacant, keep your eyes peeled on the upcoming title fights to find out what’s at stake and who is challenging for what.  

You can also track the exciting careers of boxers Lani Daniels and Che Kenneally, who we think will go on to achieve even more titles at light heavyweight.  

If you’re ready to bet on women’s boxing and have picked your next heavyweight champion, create an account at Parimatch Sportsbook by clicking the “Sign Up” button. Then, when prompted, provide your personal and contact information to register.  

We invite you to visit our current offers page to discover the latest promotions available at Parimatch and to get started with a free bet. You can then head to the Parimatch cashier to deposit and fund your boxing bets.  

When betting on the female heavyweight boxing champion at Parimatch, please do so responsibly. You can visit our Safer Gambling Portal for helpful tools and tips to stay in control and to learn more about responsible gambling resources and networks. 

FAQ

  • Who is the women’s heavyweight champion in boxing? The current WBC women’s heavyweight champion in boxing is Claressa Shields. Shields also holds the light heavyweight WBO belt. Lani Daniels is also a heavyweight champion, having won the light and heavyweight IBF titles.
  • Who is the best heavyweight female boxer? It’s fair to rate Claressa Shields as the best female heavyweight boxer. The American heavyweight won 15 of 15 fights during her professional boxing career before switching to MMA. Moreover, she is one of four boxers in history (male and female) to hold all four major titles in boxing in two weight classes, cementing her place as one of the greatest of all time.
  • What is the heaviest weight in women’s boxing? The heaviest weight class in women’s boxing is heavyweight, which is for women 200 lbs or heavier. The second highest weight class is light heavyweight, with a minimum weight of 175 lbs.
  • Who is the super heavyweight female? There is no super heavyweight class in women’s boxing. The heaviest class is heavyweight for women of 200 lbs or above. Claressa Shields is the current WBC heavyweight champion.