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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - April 2002

Middleweight rankings for April 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2002WBOApril 2002RINGApril 2002
🏆Bernard Hopkins
Super Champion
Harry SimonNEW
Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
🏆William Joppy
World Champion
1Felix TrinidadFelix TrinidadFelix Trinidad
2Howard EastmanCristian SanaviaWilliam Joppy
3Keith HolmesBert Schenk+1Howard Eastman
4Hacine CherifiErland Betare-1Armand Krajnc
5Cristian Sanavia+1Anthony FarnellHarry Simon
6Tito Mendoza+1Armand Krajnc-6Keith Holmes
7Bert Schenk+1Hector Javier Velazco-1Hacine Cherifi
8Darren Obah-3Andras Galfi-1Antonio Perugino
9Antonio PeruginoTito Mendoza-1Tito Mendoza
10MacElino MasoeAntonio PeruginoRobert Allen
11David ReidRobert Allen-2
12Erland BetarePaolo Roberto+3
13Lee BlundellHoward Eastman-1
14Evans AshiraRhoshii Wells-1
15Naotaka HozumiAlejandro Berrio-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Biggest risers

  • Cristian SanaviaClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Tito MendozaFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Bert SchenkFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Darren ObahFell from #5 to #8
    -3

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

🏆

There is a new Champion: Harry Simon(previously Armand Krajnc)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Robert AllenJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Paolo RobertoJumped from #15 to #12
    +3
  • Bert SchenkUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Robert AllenFrom #9 to #11
    -2
  • Erland BetareSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Hector Javier VelazcoFrom #6 to #7
    -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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