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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2005

Official Middleweight rankings for December 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
RankWBADecember 2005WBCIBFDecember 2005WBODecember 2005
πŸ†United States flagJermain Taylor
Super Champion
Not available for December 2005
Germany flagArthur Abraham
Champion
United States flagJermain Taylor
Champion
πŸ†New Zealand flagMaselino Masoe
World Champion

1United States flagRonald Wright
Vacant
Germany flagFelix Sturm
2Germany flagFelix Sturm
Vacant
United States flagRonald Wrightβ–²+1
3
Vacant
Vacant
United States flagKelly Pavlikβ–²+2
4Argentina flagMariano CarreraUnited States flagKingsley IkekeColombia flagEdison Miranda
5United States flagKelly PavlikNetherlands flagRay JovalUnited States flagBernard Hopkinsβ–Ό-3
6United States flagBernard HopkinsUnited States flagBernard HopkinsArmenia flagKhoren Gevorβ–²+7
7United States flagWilliam JoppyAustralia flagSam SolimanUnited Kingdom flagGary Lockettβ–²+3
8United States flagQuentin SmithGuyana flagHoward EastmanUnited States flagRandy Griffin
9United States flagRandy GriffinGermany flagSebastian SylvesterArgentina flagMariano Carrera
10United States flagKeith HolmesColombia flagEdison MirandaRussia flagSiarhei Khamitskiβ–²+1
11Germany flagSebastian SylvesterUnited States flagKelly PavlikArmenia flagAlexander Abrahamβ–²+3
12United States flagJames ToneyAustralia flagShannon TaylorIran flagMehrdud TakalobighoshiNEW
13Armenia flagKhoren Gevor
Vacant
Argentina flagHector Javier Velazcoβ–²+2
14Armenia flagAlexander Abraham
Vacant
Nigeria flagKingsley Ikekeβ–Ό-7
15Ireland flagJohn DuddyMexico flagGustavo Magallanesβ–Ό-3

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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WBADecember 2005 vs November 2005

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There is a new Super Champion: United States flagJermain Taylor(previously New Zealand flagMaselino Masoe)

WBODecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • AM flag
    Khoren GevorPreviously ranked #13
  • UA flag
    Siarhei KhamitskiClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Arthur AbrahamOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • NG flag
    Kingsley IkekeFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • AM flag
    Khoren GevorJumped from #13 to #6
    β–²+7
  • GB flag
    Gary LockettImproved from #10 to #7
    β–²+3
  • AM flag
    Alexander AbrahamNow #11 after #14 last month
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • NG flag
    Kingsley IkekeNow #14 after #7 last month
    β–Ό-7
  • US flag
    Bernard HopkinsDown 3 places to #5
    β–Ό-3
  • MX flag
    Gustavo MagallanesNow #15 after #12 last month
    β–Ό-3