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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - April 1982

Middleweight rankings for April 1982. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGApril 1982
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Vacant

1United Kingdom flagTony Sibson
2United States flagFrank Fletcher
3Syria flagMustafa Hamsho
4United States flagDwight Davison
5Venezuela flagFulgencio Obelmejias
6United States flagThomas Hearns▲+1
7United States flagRay Seales▼-1
8Country flagBernard Mays▲+1
9United States flagJames GreenNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

About the Middleweight Division

Weight Limit: 154-160 lbs (69.9-72.6 kg)

Middleweight is one of boxing's most storied divisions, with a history dating back to the 19th century. The division has produced many of boxing's greatest fighters and most memorable fights.

Division Characteristics

Middleweights combine speed, power, and endurance. Fighters in this division are typically well-rounded, capable of fighting at a high pace for 12 rounds while maintaining knockout power.

Notable Facts

The Middleweight division has been home to legendary fighters like Sugar Ray Robinson, Marvin Hagler, and more recently, fighters like Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Álvarez.

Historical Context

Middleweight has long been considered one of boxing's glamour divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.

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Month-over-month changes since April 1982

RINGApril 1982 vs March 1982

Entered the top 10

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    James GreenInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

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    Wilford ScypionLast ranked #8
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    Vinnie Curto’Previously held #10

Biggest risers

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    Thomas HearnsFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
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    Bernard MaysFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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    Ray SealesSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1