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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - February 2018

Middleweight rankings for February 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC February 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2018IBFFebruary 2018WBOFebruary 2018RINGFebruary 2018
🏆Gennadiy Golovkin
Super Champion
Gennadiy Golovkin
Champion
Billy Joe Saunders
Champion
Saul Alvarez
Champion
🏆Ryota Murata
World Champion
1Saul AlvarezSergiy DerevyanchenkoDemetrius Andrade+1Gennadiy Golovkin
2Daniel Jacobs
Vacant
Daniel Jacobs+1Daniel Jacobs
3Demetrius AndradeDaniel JacobsWalter Kautondokwa+2Billy Joe Saunders
4Rob BrantJermall CharloMacIej Sulecki+2Sergiy Derevyanchenko
5MacIej SuleckiNEWSaul AlvarezGary O'Sullivan+3Jermall Charlo
6Martin Murray-1Demetrius AndradeMartin Murray+4Demetrius Andrade
7Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam-1Tommy LangfordNEWDavid LemieuxDavid Lemieux
8Emanuele BlandamuraMartin MurraySergiy DerevyanchenkoNEWRyota Murata
9David Papot+1Tureano JohnsonFrancis LafreniereAndy Lee
10Gary O'Sullivan+1Rafael BejaranSteven ButlerNEWHassan N'Dam N'Jikam
11Tommy LangfordNEWLuis AriasTommy Langford+1
12Kamil SzeremetaNEWRonny MittagConrad Cummings+1
13Esquiva FalcaoKamil SzeremetaNEWRafael Bejaran+1
14Magomed MadievFrancis Lafreniere+1Anthony MundineNEW
15Alfonso BlancoGary O'SullivanNEWIevgen KhytrovNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2018

WBAFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

Entered the top 10

  • MacIej SuleckiEnters at #5
  • Gary O'SullivanPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jack ArnfieldPreviously held #7
  • Jason QuigleyPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • David PapotFrom #10 to #9
    +1
  • Gary O'SullivanFrom #11 to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Martin MurrayFrom #5 to #6
    -1
  • Hassan N'Dam N'JikamFrom #6 to #7
    -1

IBFFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Tommy LangfordNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jack ArnfieldPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • Francis LafreniereUp one spot to #14
    +1

WBOFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Sergiy DerevyanchenkoNow ranked #8
  • Steven ButlerNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Saul AlvarezLast ranked #1
  • Jermall CharloOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Martin MurrayJumped from #10 to #6
    +4
  • Gary O'SullivanJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Walter KautondokwaClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2

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.