Boxing and MMA’s Most Influential: 2024 Power Rankings Unveiled
Here’s a summary of the rankings of the 50 most influential figures in combat sports according to The Independent:
Gordon Ryan – Renowned jiu-jitsu competitor known for advocating performance-enhancing drugs.
Jon Anik – Emerging as the leading voice of the UFC broadcasts.
Bruce Buffer – Renowned UFC ring announcer known for his catchphrase “It’s time!”
Conor Benn – British boxer with a rising profile despite controversies.
Nate Diaz – UFC fighter and crossover star known for bouts with Conor McGregor.
Derrick James – American boxing coach working with top fighters like Errol Spence Jr.
Donn Davis – Chairman of the Professional Fighters League.
Leon Edwards – British UFC welterweight champion with an inspiring life story.
Ryan Garcia – Talented young American boxer with significant potential.
Manny Pacquiao – Legendary boxer and former senator of the Philippines.
Naoya Inoue – Japanese boxing champion regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound.
Charles Oliveira – Former UFC lightweight champion with a remarkable career trajectory.
Deontay Wilder – Former WBC heavyweight champion known for his knockout power.
Mike Tyson – Boxing icon turned podcast host, known for his Hotboxin’ podcast.
Claressa Shields – Pioneering female boxer with multiple undisputed titles.
Alexander Volkanovski – Dominant UFC featherweight champion from Australia.
Ariel Helwani – Prominent MMA journalist and host of The MMA Hour.
Lou DiBella – US boxing promoter with notable fighters under his banner.
Sean O’Malley – Rising MMA star and UFC bantamweight champion.
Michael Buffer – Iconic boxing ring announcer known for “Let’s get ready to rumble!”
Logan Paul – YouTuber turned boxer and entrepreneur.
Mick Maynard – UFC Vice-President of Talent Relations and matchmaker.
Jon Jones – Considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.
Gervonta Davis – Hard-hitting American boxer known as “Tank.”
Israel Adesanya – Former UFC middleweight champion and superstar.
Egis Klimas – Manager of top boxing talents like Oleksandr Usyk.
Amanda Serrano – Dominant female boxer with multiple world titles.
Tommy Fury – British boxer and reality TV star.
Hunter Campbell – UFC’s Chief Business Officer and key figure in matchmaking.
Devin Haney – Rising boxing star and multiple-weight world champion.
Todd duBoef – President of Top Rank Boxing and key figure in the boxing world.
Ari Emanuel – CEO of Endeavor, parent company of the UFC and WWE.
Floyd Mayweather – Undefeated boxing legend known for his exhibition bouts.
Francis Ngannou – Former UFC heavyweight champion and MMA standout.
Katie Taylor – Irish boxer and Olympic gold medalist, undisputed champion.
KSI – British YouTuber turned boxer with a large fanbase.
Oleksandr Usyk – Undisputed cruiserweight champion and heavyweight contender.
Terence Crawford – Pound-for-pound boxing star and undisputed welterweight champion.
Joe Rogan – Influential podcaster and former UFC commentator.
Bob Arum – Prominent boxing promoter and founder of Top Rank.
Al Haymon – American promoter behind Premier Boxing Champions.
Jake Paul – Controversial YouTuber turned boxer and entrepreneur.
Eddie Hearn – British boxing promoter and head of Matchroom Boxing.
Frank Warren – Owner of Queensberry Promotions and rival to Hearn.
Conor McGregor – Former UFC champion and global superstar.
Anthony Joshua – British heavyweight boxer and Olympic gold medalist.
Tyson Fury – WBC heavyweight champion and one of the best of his generation.
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez – Mexican boxing superstar and pay-per-view draw.
Dana White – UFC president and influential figure in MMA.
Turki Al-Sheikh – Topped the list as the most influential figure in combat sports.
These rankings reflect the diverse landscape of combat sports and the individuals who wield significant influence within them.
