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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings- January 1996

Cruiserweight boxing rankings archive for January 1996 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 1996 rankings are not available.
RankRINGJanuary 1996
1United States flagNate Miller+1
2United States flagAl Cole-1
3United States flagAdolpho Washington
4France flagAnaclet Wamba
5Argentina flagMarcelo Dominguez
6United States flagSergei Kobozev
7United States flagJames Toney
8Germany flagTorsten May
9United States flagThomas Hearns
10United States flagKenny Keene

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since January 1996

RINGJanuary 1996 vs December 1995

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Nate MillerFrom #2 to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Al ColeFrom #1 to #2
    -1

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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