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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - December 1994

Middleweight rankings for December 1994. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGDecember 1994
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1United States flagGerald McClellan
2Argentina flagJorge Castroβ–²+2
3United States flagBernard Hopkins
4United States flagJohn David Jacksonβ–Ό-2
5United States flagReggie Johnson
6United States flagQuincy Taylor
7Ecuador flagSegundo MercadoNEW
8Ireland flagSteve Collins
9United States flagJoe Lipsey
10Italy flagAgostino Cardamone

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 December 1994

RINGDecember 1994 vs November 1994

Entered the top 10

  • EC flag
    Segundo MercadoNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Thomas TatePreviously held #7

Biggest risers

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    Jorge CastroClimbed from #4 to #2
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

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    John David JacksonSlipped from #2 to #4
    β–Ό-2