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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - August 1986

Middleweight rankings for August 1986. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGAugust 1986
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1United States flagThomas Hearns
2United States flagJohn Mugabi
3United Kingdom flagHerol Grahamβ–²+1
4United States flagJames Kinchenβ–²+2
5Country flagTony Sibson
6Country flagMilton McCroryNEW
7United States flagLindell Holmesβ–²+1
8Country flagMichael Olajideβ–²+1
9South Korea flagChong Pal ParkNEW

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 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 August 1986

RINGAugust 1986 vs July 1986

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Milton McCroryEnters at #6
  • KR flag
    Chong Pal ParkEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Robbie SimsLast ranked #3
  • US flag
    Doug DewittOut of the top 10 after being #7

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    James KinchenUp to #4 from #6
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Herol GrahamClimbed a place to #3
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Lindell HolmesFrom #8 to #7
    β–²+1