USA Boxing's Elite Gains Prominence in November Rankings

In an exciting announcement, USA Boxing revealed that six members of its elite team have made it into the top ten of World Boxing's rankings for November. This news, which came on November 10, highlights the stellar performance of these athletes, especially women's 54-kilogram contender Yoseline Perez, who holds the highest position among her teammates.

Promising Start to Rankings Update

This rankings update follows the team's recent international outing in Puebla, Mexico, where they earned an impressive eight medals, including four golds. This competitive trip underlines the group's ambitions as they shift their focus to the upcoming year.

Among the notable performances, Yoseline Perez captured a silver medal at the 2025 World Championships, showcasing her talent on the global stage. Gilbert Kabamba, another standout, previously won the Copa America held in Colombia, while Lorenzo Patricio boasts an impressive record of 15 wins against just 2 losses in 2026.

Highlights from the Updated Rankings

Yoseline Perez has climbed to the second spot in the women's 54-kilogram category, accumulating 1,400 points, marking a significant rise from her previous fourth position. Similarly, Kabamba sits at fifth place in the men’s super heavyweight division (over 90 kilograms) with 800 points, moving up after a solid showing.

Lorenzo Patricio also made waves by moving up from 13th to sixth in the men’s 55-kilogram category, increasing his points to 950. Other notable climbs in the rankings include:

• Alyssa Mendoza moves to seventh in women’s 57 kilograms with 837.5 points, jumping from 30th.
• Jajaira Gonzalez ascends to seventh at 60 kilograms, up from 26th, scoring 811.25 points.
• Isabella Winkler, on the rise from 18th to eighth at 70 kilograms, has garnered 575 points.

Other members of the team include Noelle Haro, who is currently 15th in the women's 51-kilogram division, and Salim Ellis-Bey, who is also 15th at men's 60 kilograms. Joseph Awinongya Jr. is ranked 21st at men’s 90 kilograms, while Kendra Samargis is in 23rd place at women’s 75 kilograms. Marcus Luther and Robby Gonzales sit at 33rd and 37th in the men’s 65 and 80-kilogram divisions, respectively.

Reflecting on the Puebla Tournament

The recent rankings were heavily influenced by performances during the Puebla finals, which took place on October 24 at the Miguel Hidalgo Gymnasium. Alyssa Mendoza put forth a stellar performance, defeating Brazil's Jucie Cerqueira with a unanimous decision of 5-0, winning every round. Similarly, Jajaira Gonzalez triumphed over Colombia's Camila Camilo by the same scoreline.

Lorenzo Patricio went on to complete four unanimous victories, with his final match against Brazil’s Michael Trindade ending 5-0. In a more challenging bout, Gilbert Kabamba faced off against Colombia's Juan Patiño. Despite losing the opening round across all judges' scorecards, he rallied to secure a unanimous decision by winning the subsequent rounds.

Yoseline Perez faced a tough opponent in the finals, ultimately losing 5-0 to Venezuela’s Diana Maestre. Isabella Winkler also nabbed a silver, falling 4-1 against Brazil’s Viviane Pereira after two earlier victories in the tournament.

Bronze medals were awarded to Noelle Haro and Salim Ellis-Bey, contributing to the team's impressive overall performance. Gonzalez’s journey to her final saw her win 3-2 against a Canadian opponent and 5-0 against Brazil, while Mendoza showcased a clean sweep by winning all her bouts unanimously.

The recent update reflects USA Boxing's successful strategy and the talents of its athletes, boasting eight members in the top 15 and ten in the top 25 of various international rankings. Interestingly, the dual naming of Winkler, referred to as Simona in one context, is clarified as Isabella “Simona” Winkler in the domestic rankings.