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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - February 1989

Middleweight rankings for February 1989. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGFebruary 1989
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1United States flagMichael Nunn
2United States flagRay Leonardโ–ฒ+1
3United States flagRoberto DuranNEW
4United States flagIran Barkleyโ–ผ-2
5United States flagThomas Hearnsโ–ผ-1
6United Kingdom flagHerol Grahamโ–ผ-1
7United States flagMike McCallumโ–ผ-1
8United States flagDarrin Van HornNEW
9U.S. Virgin Islands flagJulian Jackson
10France flagRene JacquotNEW

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 รlvarez.

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 1989

RINGFebruary 1989 vs November 1988

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Roberto DuranInto the top 10 at #3
  • US flag
    Darrin Van HornInto the top 10 at #8
  • FR flag
    Rene JacquotNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Donald CurryOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • GB flag
    Matthew HiltonLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Ray LeonardFrom #3 to #2
    โ–ฒ+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Iran BarkleyNow ranked #4 (was #2)
    โ–ผ-2
  • US flag
    Thomas HearnsSlipped a spot to #5
    โ–ผ-1
  • GB flag
    Herol GrahamFrom #5 to #6
    โ–ผ-1