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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - August 1981

Middleweight rankings for August 1981. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGAugust 1981
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United States flagMarvin Hagler
Champion

1Country flagMustafa Hamsho
2United States flagDwight Davison
3Country flagWilford Scypionโ–ฒ+1
4United States flagFrank Fletcherโ–ฒ+3
5United Kingdom flagTony SibsonNEW
6Country flagVito Antuofermoโ–ผ-1
7Venezuela flagFulgencio Obelmejiasโ–ผ-1
8United States flagCurtis Parker
9United Kingdom flagAlan Minterโ–ผ-6
10Robbie Eppsโ–ผ-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 รlvarez.

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 August 1981

RINGAugust 1981 vs July 1981

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Tony SibsonNow ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Frank FletcherNow #4 after being #7 last month
    โ–ฒ+3
  • US flag
    Wilford ScypionClimbed a place to #3
    โ–ฒ+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Alan MinterNow #9 after being #3 last month
    โ–ผ-6
  • IT flag
    Vito AntuofermoSlipped a spot to #6
    โ–ผ-1
  • VE flag
    Fulgencio ObelmejiasSlipped a spot to #7
    โ–ผ-1