The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: 1938

As selected by The Ring magazine in the February 1939 issue.

Heavyweights	Light Heavyweights	Middleweights
Joe Louis, Champion Lou Nova Max Baer Bob Pastor Tony Galento Maxie Rosenbloom Len Harvey Clarence (Red) Burman Roscoe Toles Gus Dorazio Tommy Farr	John Henry Lewis, Champion Tiger Jack Fox Melio Bettina Ron Richards Gus Lesnevich Len Harvey Adolf Heuser Jock McAvoy Al Gainer Billy Conn Ambrose Palmer	Title Vacant Fred Apostoli Solly Krieger Ron Richards Ken Overlin Teddy Yarosz Walter Woods Ben Brown Al Hostak Jock McAvoy Arthur (Ginger) Sadd

Welterweights	Lightweights	Featherweights
Henry Armstrong, Champion Ceferino Garcia Fritzie Zivic Charley Burley Ernie Roderick Steve Mamakos Saverio Turiello Sammy Luftspring Jake Kilrain Kid Frattini Jimmy Leto	Henry Armstrong, Champion Lou Ambers Pedro Montanez Davey Day Baby Arizmendi Sammy Angott Billy Beauhuld Aldo Spoldi Petey Sarron Maxie Berger Tommy Cross	Title Vacant Leo Rodak Petey Scalzo Dave Castilloux Joey Archibald Mike Belloise Chalky Wright Johnny Hutchinson Al Reid Freddie Miller Claude Varner

Bantamweights	Flyweights
Sixto Escobar, Champion K.O. Morgan Lou Salica Georgie Pace Ritchie Kid Tanner Aurel Toma Henry Hook Pancho Villa Johnny Gaudes Teddy O'Neill Spider Kelly	Peter Kane, Champion Little Dado Small Montana Ritchie Kid Tanner Tut Whalley Jackie Jurich Dennis Cahill Enrico Urbinati Tiny Bostock Paddy Ryan Tommy Farricker