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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2005

Official Middleweight rankings for August 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
RankWBAAugust 2005WBCIBFWBOAugust 2005
πŸ†United States flagJermain Taylor
Super Champion
Not available for August 2005
Not available for August 2005
United States flagJermain Taylor
Champion
πŸ†New Zealand flagMaselino Masoe
World Champion

1United States flagRonald WrightGermany flagFelix Sturm
2United States flagBernard HopkinsUnited States flagBernard Hopkins
3Germany flagFelix SturmNigeria flagKingsley Ikekeβ–²+3
4
Vacant
United States flagKelly Pavlikβ–²+6
5Germany flagArthur AbrahamColombia flagEdison MirandaNEW
6Nigeria flagKingsley IkekeUnited States flagRandy Griffinβ–²+2
7United States flagKelly PavlikGermany flagBert Schenkβ–²+2
8United States flagWilliam JoppyArmenia flagArthur AbrahamNEW
9United States flagAntwun Echolsβ–²+2Argentina flagMariano Carreraβ–Ό-5
10Argentina flagMariano CarreraNEWColombia flagFulgencio Zunigaβ–²+3
11United States flagQuentin Smithβ–²+1United States flagWilliam JoppyNEW
12United States flagRandy Griffinβ–²+1Russia flagSiarhei KhamitskiNEW
13Germany flagSebastian Sylvesterβ–²+1Mexico flagGustavo Magallanesβ–²+2
14United States flagJames Toneyβ–²+1United Kingdom flagHoward Eastmanβ–Ό-7
15Armenia flagKhoren GevorNEWArmenia flagKhoren GevorNEW

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 2005

WBAAugust 2005 vs July 2005

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Antwun EcholsUp from #11 - now #9
  • AR flag
    Mariano CarreraNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Evans AshiraWas #9 last month
  • DE flag
    Bert SchenkPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Antwun EcholsClimbed from #11 to #9
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Quentin SmithUp one spot to #11
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Randy GriffinClimbed a place to #12
    β–²+1

WBOAugust 2005 vs July 2005

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: United States flagJermain Taylor(previously United States flagBernard Hopkins)

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Edison MirandaInto the top 10 at #5
  • DE flag
    Arthur AbrahamNow in the top 10 at #8
  • CO flag
    Fulgencio ZunigaJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Felix TrinidadOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • US flag
    Oscar De La HoyaWas #3 last month
  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorLast ranked #5
  • GB flag
    Howard EastmanCurrently at #14

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Kelly PavlikJumped from #10 to #4
    β–²+6
  • NG flag
    Kingsley IkekeNow #3 after #6 last month
    β–²+3
  • CO flag
    Fulgencio ZunigaNow #10 after #13 last month
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Howard EastmanFell from #7 to #14
    β–Ό-7
  • AR flag
    Mariano CarreraFell from #4 to #9
    β–Ό-5