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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings- January 1991

Cruiserweight boxing rankings archive for January 1991 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic cruiserweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Cruiserweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO January 1991 rankings are not available.
RankRINGJanuary 1991
1United States flagJeff Lampkin
2United States flagRobert Daniels
3France flagTaoufik Belbouli
4United States flagNate Miller+4
5France flagAnaclet Wamba
6Italy flagMassimiliano Duran-2
7United States flagMike HunterNEW
8Puerto Rico flagCarlos De Leon+1
9United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson-3
10Norway flagMagne HavnaaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since January 1991

RINGJanuary 1991 vs December 1990

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Mike HunterEnters at #7
  • NO flag
    Magne HavnaaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    James WarringOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • US flag
    Richard MasonLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Nate MillerUp 4 places to #4
    +4
  • PR flag
    Carlos De LeonFrom #9 to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Johnny NelsonNow #9 after being #6 last month
    -3
  • IT flag
    Massimiliano DuranFrom #4 to #6
    -2

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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