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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2005

Official Middleweight rankings for April 2005.

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 2005WBCIBFWBO
πŸ†United States flagBernard Hopkins
Super Champion
Not available for April 2005
Not available for April 2005
Not available for April 2005
πŸ†New Zealand flagMaselino Masoe
World Champion

1United States flagRonald Wrightβ–²+2
2Germany flagFelix Sturm
3
Vacant
4United States flagJermain Taylor
5Nigeria flagKingsley Ikeke
6United States flagKelly Pavlik
7Germany flagArthur Abrahamβ–²+1
8Germany flagEvans AshiraNEW
9Germany flagBert Schenk
10United Kingdom flagHoward Eastman
11United States flagAntwun Echols
12United States flagQuentin Smithβ–Ό-5
13United States flagRandy Griffin
14United States flagAaron Mitchell
15Germany flagSebastian SylvesterNEW

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 2005

WBAApril 2005 vs March 2005

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Evans AshiraEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Felix TrinidadOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • US flag
    Quentin SmithNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

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    Ronald WrightNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    β–²+2
  • DE flag
    Arthur AbrahamUp one spot to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Quentin SmithDown 5 places to #12
    β–Ό-5