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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - April 1986

Middleweight rankings for April 1986. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGApril 1986
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Vacant

1Country flagThomas HearnsNEW
2United States flagJohn MugabiNEW
3Country flagRobbie SimsNEW
4United Kingdom flagHerol GrahamNEW
5Country flagDon LeeNEW
6United States flagJames KinchenNEW
7United States flagDoug Dewittβ–Ό-6
8United States flagLindell Holmesβ–Ό-5
9Country flagMichael OlajideNEW

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 1986

RINGApril 1986 vs March 1986

Entered the top 10

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    Thomas HearnsEnters at #1
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    John MugabiInto the top 10 at #2
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    Robbie SimsInto the top 10 at #3
  • GB flag
    Herol GrahamEnters at #4
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    Don LeeInto the top 10 at #5
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    James KinchenEnters at #6
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    Michael OlajideNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

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    Tony SibsonLast ranked #2

Biggest fallers

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    Doug DewittNow #7 after being #1 last month
    β–Ό-6
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    Lindell HolmesFell from #3 to #8
    β–Ό-5