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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2001

Official Middleweight rankings for April 2001.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2001WBCIBFWBOApril 2001
πŸ†United States flagWilliam Joppy
World Champion
Not available for April 2001
Not available for April 2001
Sweden flagArmand Krajnc
Champion

1United Kingdom flagHoward EastmanUnited Kingdom flagHoward Eastman
2United States flagDavid ReidCentral African Republic flagErland Betare
3France flagHacine CherifiHungary flagAndras Galfi
4Australia flagDarren ObahUnited States flagCarl Daniels
5Dominican Republic flagJulio C GreenUnited States flagDavid Reid
6United States flagKeith HolmesNEWGermany flagBert Schenk
7United States flagCarl Danielsβ–Ό-1Italy flagCristian Sanavia
8United Kingdom flagRyan Rhodesβ–Ό-1Panama flagTito Mendoza
9Denmark flagMikkel KesslerArgentina flagHector Javier Velazco
10United States flagLonnie Bradleyβ–²+1Sweden flagPaolo Roberto
11Italy flagAntonio Peruginoβ–²+1Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
12Panama flagTito Mendozaβ–²+3United States flagRobert AllenNEW
13United States flagDwain WilliamsNEWSpain flagFrancisco Galvezβ–Ό-1
14United States flagKevin PalmerColombia flagAlejandro Berrioβ–Ό-1
15United States flagAntwun Echolsβ–Ό-2United States flagAntwun Echolsβ–Ό-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 March 2001

WBAApril 2001 vs March 2001

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Stephane OuelletPreviously held #8
  • MX flag
    Rito RuvalcabaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Tito MendozaJumped from #15 to #12
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Lonnie BradleyUp one spot to #10
    β–²+1
  • IT flag
    Antonio PeruginoUp one spot to #11
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Antwun EcholsDown to #15 from #13
    β–Ό-2
  • US flag
    Carl DanielsSlipped a spot to #7
    β–Ό-1
  • GB flag
    Ryan RhodesSlipped a spot to #8
    β–Ό-1

WBOApril 2001 vs March 2001

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    Francisco GalvezDown one place to #13
    β–Ό-1
  • CO flag
    Alejandro BerrioDown one place to #14
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Antwun EcholsFrom #14 to #15
    β–Ό-1