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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2001

Official Middleweight rankings for August 2001.

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
RankWBAAugust 2001WBCIBFWBOAugust 2001
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Vacant
Not available for August 2001
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Namibia flagHarry Simon
Champion
πŸ†Puerto Rico flagFelix Trinidad
World Champion

1United Kingdom flagHoward EastmanUnited Kingdom flagHoward EastmanNEW
2United States flagDavid ReidCentral African Republic flagErland Betareβ–Ό-1
3United States flagWilliam JoppyItaly flagCristian Sanavia
4Australia flagDarren ObahHungary flagAndras Galfiβ–Ό-2
5Dominican Republic flagJulio C GreenArgentina flagHector Javier Velazcoβ–Ό-1
6United States flagKeith HolmesPanama flagTito Mendozaβ–Ό-1
7France flagHacine CherifiUnited States flagCarl Danielsβ–Ό-1
8Italy flagAntonio PeruginoGermany flagBert Schenkβ–Ό-1
9United Kingdom flagRyan RhodesUnited States flagWilliam Joppyβ–Ό-1
10Panama flagTito MendozaUnited States flagRobert Allenβ–Ό-1
11United States flagCarl DanielsSweden flagPaolo Robertoβ–Ό-1
12United States flagAntwun EcholsMexico flagLuis Ramon CampasNEW
13United States flagDwain WilliamsDenmark flagMikkel Kesslerβ–Ό-1
14Japan flagNaotaka HozumiNEWSpain flagFrancisco Galvezβ–Ό-1
15Germany flagEvans AshiraColombia flagAlejandro Berrioβ–Ό-1

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 July 2001

WBOAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Howard EastmanNow ranked #1

Dropped out of the top 10

  • SE flag
    Paolo RobertoJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • HU flag
    Andras GalfiFrom #2 to #4
    β–Ό-2
  • FR flag
    Erland BetareSlipped a spot to #2
    β–Ό-1
  • AR flag
    Hector Javier VelazcoFrom #4 to #5
    β–Ό-1