Katie Taylor has named Claressa Shields as the No. 1 fighter in women’s boxing ahead of her farewell fight against Flora Pili on September 5 at Croke Park.
Taylor ranked her top five active female fighters in ascending order, placing Mikaela Mayer fifth, Alycia Baumgardner fourth, Ellie Scotney third, Gabriela Fundora second and Shields first.
The Irish star notably left Amanda Serrano off the list despite sharing three major fights and 30 rounds with the seven-division world champion.
Taylor also excluded herself from the rankings as she prepares to challenge Pili for all four major super lightweight titles.
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