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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2008

Official Middleweight rankings for August 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFAugust 2008WBOAugust 2008
πŸ†Germany flagFelix Sturm
World Champion
Not available for August 2008
Germany flagArthur Abraham
Champion
United States flagKelly Pavlik
Champion

1Germany flagSebastian Sylvester
Vacant
Germany flagSebastian Zbik
2Australia flagAnthony MundineUnited States flagRaul Marquezβ–²+1Ireland flagJohn Duddy
3Germany flagSebastian ZbikGermany flagSebastian Sylvesterβ–²+1Mexico flagMarco Rubio
4United States flagRandy GriffinFinland flagAmin Asikainenβ–²+1United States flagJoe Greene
5Argentina flagMariano CarreraArmenia flagKhoren Gevorβ–²+1Germany flagSebastian Sylvesterβ–²+1
6Armenia flagKhoren GevorUnited States flagFulgencio ZunigaNEWArmenia flagKhoren Gevorβ–²+1
7Finland flagAmin AsikainenDominican Republic flagYovany Lorenzoβ–²+1Australia flagDaniel Gealeβ–²+1
8Germany flagMahir OralCanada flagSebastien Demersβ–²+2Finland flagAmin Asikainenβ–²+1
9Kazakhstan flagGennadiy GolovkinUnited States flagJohn Duddyβ–²+2Russia flagDmitry Pirogβ–²+6
10New Zealand flagShannan TaylorSpain flagJavier Castillejoβ–²+2United Kingdom flagSteven Bendallβ–²+1
11Georgia flagAvtandil KhurtsidzeUnited States flagBrian Veraβ–²+2United Kingdom flagGary Lockettβ–²+1
12Colombia flagDionisio MirandaUnited States flagBronco McKartβ–²+2Country flagRaul Marquezβ–Ό-2
13Italy flagDomenico SpadaUnited States flagLajuan Simonβ–²+2Brazil flagJohn Anderson
14Canada flagRenan St JusteGermany flagMahir OralNEWColombia flagDionisio MirandaNEW
15United States flagLajuan SimonCanada flagSebastien Demersβ–Ό-10

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 2008

IBFAugust 2008 vs July 2008

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Fulgencio ZunigaNow ranked #6
  • ES flag
    Javier CastillejoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Fernando ZunigaOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Sebastien DemersFrom #9 to #8
    β–²+1
  • IE flag
    John DuddyFrom #10 to #9
    β–²+1
  • ES flag
    Javier CastillejoClimbed a place to #10
    β–²+1

WBOAugust 2008 vs July 2008

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Dmitry PirogJumped from #15 into the top 10
  • GB flag
    Steven BendallUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Sebastien DemersCurrently at #15
  • US flag
    Raul MarquezDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Dmitry PirogNow #9 after #15 last month
    β–²+6
  • DE flag
    Sebastian SylvesterUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1
  • AM flag
    Khoren GevorClimbed a place to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Sebastien DemersFell from #5 to #15
    β–Ό-10
  • US flag
    Raul MarquezDown to #12 from #10
    β–Ό-2