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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - February 2000

Middleweight rankings for February 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF February 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2000WBOFebruary 2000RINGFebruary 2000
🏆William Joppy
World Champion
Armand Krajnc
Champion
1Rito RuvalcabaBert SchenkBernard Hopkins
2Howard EastmanBrian BarbosaWilliam Joppy
3Guillermo JonesDavide CiarlanteKeith Holmes
4Ramon MoyanoGuillermo JonesNEWHacine Cherifi
5Dana RosenblattRobert McCracken-1Antwun Echols
6Ronald WrightHacine Cherifi+1Robert McCracken+1
7Julio Cesar GreenXavier Moya Garcia+1Armand Krajnc+1
8Darren ObahRito Ruvalcaba-3Davey Hilton+1
9Antwun EcholsMpush MakembiNEWBert Schenk+1
10Johnson TshumaRamon Britez-1Rito RuvalcabaNEW
11Robert McCrackenJonathan Corn-1
12Dave HiltonTarick Salmaci
13Jonathan Reid
14Davide Ciarlante
15Nik Taumafai

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2000

WBOFebruary 2000 vs January 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Guillermo JonesNow ranked #4
  • Mpush MakembiInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Robert AllenWas #6 last month
  • Jonathan CornNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Hacine CherifiClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Xavier Moya GarciaClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Rito RuvalcabaDown 3 places to #8
    -3
  • Robert McCrackenDown one place to #5
    -1
  • Ramon BritezSlipped a spot to #10
    -1

RINGFebruary 2000 vs January 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Rito RuvalcabaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Otis GrantOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • Robert McCrackenFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Armand KrajncFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Davey HiltonClimbed a place to #8
    +1

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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