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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - February 1982

Middleweight rankings for February 1982. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGFebruary 1982
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United States flagMarvin Hagler
Champion

1United Kingdom flagTony Sibson▲+4
2United States flagDwight DavisonNEW
3Syria flagMustafa Hamsho▼-1
4
5United States flagFrank Fletcher▼-1
6Venezuela flagFulgencio Obelmejias
7United States flagCurtis Parker
8United States flagRay Seales
9Robbie Epps

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 February 1982

RINGFebruary 1982 vs January 1982

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Dwight DavisonNow ranked #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Wilford ScypionLast ranked #3
  • US flag
    Vinnie Curto’Previously held #10

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Tony SibsonImproved from #5 to #1
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • SY flag
    Mustafa HamshoSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Frank FletcherFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1