2023 International Wrestling Rankings - Men's Freestyle

61 Abasgadzhi Magomedov

Abasgadzhi Magomedov holds his top spot in the world at 61 kg after winning the Ivan Poddubny tournament in Russia. On his way to gold, Magomedov defeated #19 Magomed Baitukaev, junior world champion Ramazan Bagavudinov and #16 Bashir Magomedov. 

Bashir Magomedov and Magomed Baitukaev are new to this set of the rankings after their performance at the Poddubny tournament. Magomedov took silver with wins over Zhargal Damdinov and Aldar Munkuev while only losing to Abasgadzhi Magomedov. Baitukaev won bronze and defeated #20 Muslim Mekhtikahnov and junior world champ Ramazan Bagavudinov. 

Seth Gross was the story of the world team trials in America at 61kg. Gross defeated Jesse Mendez in a wild, 13-12 decision and then avenged a loss to formerly #19 ranked Nico Megaludis. Then in the finals, Gross won two straight matches over Daniel DeShazer to make Final X opposite Daton Fix. For Gross’ efforts, he slots in at #18 in this set of rankings. 

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