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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - April 2001

Middleweight rankings for April 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
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 WBC and IBF April 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2001WBOApril 2001RINGApril 2001
🏆William Joppy
World Champion
Armand Krajnc
Champion
1Howard EastmanHoward EastmanBernard Hopkins
2David ReidErland BetareWilliam Joppy
3Hacine CherifiAndras GalfiKeith Holmes
4Darren ObahCarl DanielsArmand Krajnc
5Julio Cesar GreenDavid ReidAntwun Echols
6Keith HolmesNEWBert SchenkHacine Cherifi
7Carl Daniels-1Cristian SanaviaSyd Vanderpool
8Ryan Rhodes-1Tito MendozaCarl Daniels
9Mikkel KesslerHector Javier VelazcoHoward Eastman
10Lonnie Bradley+1Paolo RobertoAntonio Perugino
11Antonio Perugino+1Mikkel Kessler
12Tito Mendoza+3Robert AllenNEW
13Dwain WilliamsNEWFrancisco Galvez-1
14Kevin PalmerAlejandro Berrio-1
15Antwun Echols-2Antwun Echols-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2001

WBAApril 2001 vs March 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Keith HolmesInto the top 10 at #6
  • Lonnie BradleyUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Stephane OuelletPreviously held #8
  • Rito RuvalcabaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Tito MendozaJumped from #15 to #12
    +3
  • Lonnie BradleyUp one spot to #10
    +1
  • Antonio PeruginoUp one spot to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Antwun EcholsDown to #15 from #13
    -2
  • Carl DanielsSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Ryan RhodesSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

WBOApril 2001 vs March 2001

Biggest fallers

  • Francisco GalvezDown one place to #13
    -1
  • Alejandro BerrioDown one place to #14
    -1
  • Antwun EcholsFrom #14 to #15
    -1

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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