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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - December 1995

Middleweight rankings for December 1995. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGDecember 1995
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1United States flagQuincy Taylor
2United States flagBernard Hopkins▲+1
3Japan flagShinji TakeharaNEW
4Argentina flagJorge Castro▼-2
5United States flagJohn David Jackson▼-1
6United States flagReggie Johnson▼-1
7United States flagJoe Lipsey▼-1
8United States flagDana Rosenblatt▼-1
9United States flagLonnie Bradley▼-1
10U.S. Virgin Islands flagJulian Jackson▼-1

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 1995

RINGDecember 1995 vs November 1995

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shinji TakeharaInto the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Richie WoodhallPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Bernard HopkinsFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Jorge CastroDown to #4 from #2
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    John David JacksonSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Reggie JohnsonSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1