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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - February 1987

Middleweight rankings for February 1987. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGFebruary 1987
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1United Kingdom flagHerol Grahamβ–²+2
2Country flagIran Barkleyβ–²+2
3Country flagMichael Olajideβ–²+5
4Country flagRobbie Simsβ–Ό-2
5United States flagJames Kinchen
6Country flagMilton McCroryNEW
7United States flagMichael Nunnβ–Ό-1
8United States flagLindell Holmesβ–Ό-1
9United States flagFrank Tate

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 1987

RINGFebruary 1987 vs January 1987

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Milton McCroryEnters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

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    Thomas HearnsWas #1 last month

Biggest risers

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    Michael OlajideImproved from #8 to #3
    β–²+5
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    Herol GrahamNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    β–²+2
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    Iran BarkleyFrom #4 to #2
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

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    Robbie SimsNow ranked #4 (was #2)
    β–Ό-2
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    Michael NunnDown one place to #7
    β–Ό-1
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    Lindell HolmesFrom #7 to #8
    β–Ό-1