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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings - December 1989

Cruiserweight rankings for December 1989. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGDecember 1989
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1Puerto Rico flagCarlos De Leon
2France flagTaoufik Belbouli
3United States flagRobert Daniels▲+6
4United States flagDwight Muhammad Qawi▼-1
5United Kingdom flagGlenn McCrory▼-1
6United States flagNate Miller▼-1
7France flagAnaclet Wamba▼-1
8Kenya flagPatrick Lumumba▼-1
9United States flagJames WarringNEW
10United Kingdom flagSammy Reeson▼-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

About the Cruiserweight Division

Weight Limit: 175-200 lbs (79.4-90.7 kg)

The Cruiserweight division, also known as Junior Heavyweight in some organizations, sits between Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight. Established in 1979, it has become one of boxing's most competitive divisions.

Division Characteristics

Cruiserweights combine the speed and athleticism of lighter divisions with significant power. Fighters in this division often have the best of both worlds - quickness and knockout ability.

Notable Facts

The Cruiserweight division has produced many fighters who have successfully moved up to Heavyweight, including Evander Holyfield and David Haye. The division is known for exciting, action-packed fights.

Historical Context

Originally created to provide opportunities for fighters too small for Heavyweight but too large for Light Heavyweight, Cruiserweight has developed into a respected and competitive division in its own right.

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Month-over-month changes since December 1989

RINGDecember 1989 vs November 1989

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    James WarringNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Daniel Eduardo NetoWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Robert DanielsImproved from #9 to #3
    ▲+6

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Sammy ReesonFrom #8 to #10
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Dwight Muhammad QawiSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Glenn McCroryFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1