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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - April 1987

Middleweight rankings for April 1987. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGApril 1987
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1United States flagMarvin HaglerNEW
2United Kingdom flagHerol Grahamโ–ผ-1
3Canada flagMichael Olajide
4United States flagMike McCallumโ–ฒ+1
5United States flagIran Barkleyโ–ผ-3
6United States flagRobbie Simsโ–ผ-2
7United States flagDonald Curryโ–ผ-1
8United States flagMichael Nunnโ–ผ-1
9United States flagFrank Tateโ–ผ-1
10United States flagDuane Thomas

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 รlvarez.

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 1987

RINGApril 1987 vs March 1987

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Marvin HaglerNow ranked #1

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Milton McCroryWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Mike McCallumFrom #5 to #4
    โ–ฒ+1

Biggest fallers

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    Iran BarkleyFell from #2 to #5
    โ–ผ-3
  • US flag
    Robbie SimsFrom #4 to #6
    โ–ผ-2
  • GB flag
    Herol GrahamFrom #1 to #2
    โ–ผ-1