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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - February 2006

Middleweight rankings for February 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC February 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2006IBFFebruary 2006WBOFebruary 2006RINGFebruary 2006
🏆Felix SturmNEW
World Champion
Arthur Abraham
Champion
Jermain Taylor
Champion
Jermain Taylor
Champion
1Ronald Wright
Vacant
Felix SturmThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Ronald Wright
2Mariano Carrera+2
Vacant
Ronald WrightBernard Hopkins
3Kelly Pavlik+2Kingsley Ikeke+2Kelly PavlikArthur Abraham
4Maselino Masoe-4Ray Joval+2Edison MirandaFelix Sturm
5Bernard Hopkins+1Sam Soliman+3Bernard HopkinsHoward Eastman
6William Joppy+1Bernard Hopkins+1Khoren GevorSam Soliman
7Quentin Smith+1Howard Eastman+2Gary LockettSebastian Sylvester
8Randy Griffin+1Sebastian Sylvester+2Mariano Carrera+1Kingsley Ikeke
9Sam SolimanNEWEdison Miranda+2Siarhei Khamitski-1Scott Dann
10Khoren Gevor+3Kelly Pavlik+2Sam SolimanKelly Pavlik
11Keith Holmes-1Khoren Gevor+2Mehrdud Takalobighoshi
12Sebastian Sylvester-1Randy Griffin+2Randy Griffin
13John Duddy+2Shannon Taylor+2Hector Javier Velazco
14James ToneyNEW
Vacant
Alexander Abraham
15Alexander Abraham-1Kingsley Ikeke

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2006

WBAFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Felix Sturm(previously Maselino Masoe)

Entered the top 10

  • Sam SolimanNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Khoren GevorPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Felix TrinidadOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • Keith HolmesNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Khoren GevorJumped from #13 to #10
    +3
  • Mariano CarreraNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    +2
  • Kelly PavlikUp to #3 from #5
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Keith HolmesSlipped a spot to #11
    -1
  • Sebastian SylvesterDown one place to #12
    -1
  • Alexander AbrahamFrom #14 to #15
    -1

IBFFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Kelly PavlikUp from #11 - now #10

Biggest risers

  • Sam SolimanUp to #5 from #7
    +2
  • Kingsley IkekeClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Ray JovalFrom #5 to #4
    +1

WBOFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Biggest risers

  • Mariano CarreraFrom #9 to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Siarhei KhamitskiFrom #8 to #9
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.