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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - April 1990

Middleweight rankings for April 1990. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGApril 1990
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1United States flagMichael Nunn
2Italy flagSumbu Kalambay
3United States flagMike McCallum
4United States flagRoberto Duran
5United States flagIran Barkley
6United Kingdom flagHerol Grahamβ–²+1
7United Kingdom flagMichael Watsonβ–Ό-1
8United Kingdom flagNigel Benn
9United States flagDoug Dewitt
10United States flagSteve Collins

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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Biggest risers

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    Herol GrahamFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

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    Michael WatsonDown one place to #7
    β–Ό-1