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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2003

Official Middleweight rankings for April 2003.

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
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBOApril 2003
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Namibia flagHarry Simon
Champion

1Germany flagBert Schenk
2United Kingdom flagWayne Alexander
3Argentina flagHector Javier Velazco
4Hungary flagAndras Galfiβ–²+2
5Italy flagCristian Sanavia
6United States flagRobert Allenβ–²+1
7France flagErland Betareβ–²+1
8Germany flagFelix Sturmβ–²+2
9United States flagErick MitchellNEW
10United Kingdom flagWayne ElcockNEW
11Denmark flagEvans Oure Ashira
12Argentina flagMarcos Diaz
13United States flagCarl Daniels
14Sweden flagArmand Krajncβ–²+1
15United Kingdom flagAnthony Farnellβ–Ό-11

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 April 2003

WBOApril 2003 vs March 2003

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Erick MitchellNow in the top 10 at #9
  • GB flag
    Wayne ElcockNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Anthony FarnellNow ranked #15
  • CO flag
    Alejandro BerrioPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • HU flag
    Andras GalfiFrom #6 to #4
    β–²+2
  • DE flag
    Felix SturmFrom #10 to #8
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Robert AllenFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Anthony FarnellDown 11 places to #15
    β–Ό-11