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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - December 1931

Middleweight rankings for December 1931. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in December 1931.
RankRINGDecember 1931
🏆
Vacant
1Dave Shade
2Marcel Thil
3Vince Dundee
4Young Terry+1
5Ben Jeby+1
6Harry Smith-2
7Gorilla Jones+1
8Frank BattagliaNEW
9Chick DevlinNEW
10Paul PirroneNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 1931

RINGDecember 1931 vs October 1931

Entered the top 10

  • Frank BattagliaInto the top 10 at #8
  • Chick DevlinNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Paul PirroneNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Frankie ObrienWas #7 last month
  • George NicholsLast ranked #9
  • Benny MillerPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Young TerryClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Ben JebyUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Gorilla JonesFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Harry SmithDown to #6 from #4
    -2

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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