THE RING Ratings are compiled by the magazine’s Editorial Board, with the participation of THE RING Ratings Panel of boxing journalists from around the world.

Track record: A fighter’s accomplishments in the recent past can be a factor to determine his place in the ratings.

How a fighter performs in a victory or defeat can be a factor to determine his place in the ratings. This is the most objective criterion and takes precedence over all others.

The Champion tests positive for a performance-enhancing substance and is fined, suspended or otherwise penalized by the proper authority (athletic commission or sanctioning body).The Champion does not schedule a fight with a Top-5 contender from any weight class for two years.The Champion does not schedule a fight at his championship weight for 18 months (even if he fights at another weight). Our range of boxing and training rings at includes floor-fitted, 10- to 16-inch platform rings in diameters ranging from 10 to 23 feet. BOXING RINGS BOXING RING SUPPLIES WRESTLING RINGS WRESTLING RING SUPPLIES MMA CAGES MMA CAGE SUPPLIES PUNCHING BAG RACKS & STANDS PUNCHING BAGS CUSTOM PRINTING Boxing rings, Wrestling Rings, MMA Cages, custom bag racks, equipment and supplies available factory direct made in the USA.The Champion does not schedule a fight in any weight class for 18 months.The Champion moves to another weight class (for more than one fight).The Champion loses a fight in the weight class in which he is champion.Here are the seven situations in which a champion can lose his belt: 3, the winner may be awarded THE RING belt if the Editorial Board deems the No. 1 and 2 contenders can not be made and No.

Championship vacancies can be filled in the following two ways: