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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - January 1984

Middleweight rankings for January 1984. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGJanuary 1984
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United States flagMarvin HaglerNEW
Champion

1Syria flagMustafa Hamsho
2United States flagJames Shuler▲+1
3United States flagJames Kinchen▲+2
4United States flagDwight Davison
5Argentina flagJuan D. Roldan▲+1
6United States flagCurtis Parker▲+2
7United States flagDon LeeNEW
8United Kingdom flagTony Sibson▼-6
9United States flagFrank Fletcher▼-2
10United States flagMurray Sutherland▼-1

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 January 1984

RINGJanuary 1984 vs December 1983

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Don LeeEnters at #7

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    James KinchenUp to #3 from #5
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Curtis ParkerFrom #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    James ShulerUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Tony SibsonFell from #2 to #8
    ▼-6
  • US flag
    Frank FletcherDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Murray SutherlandSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1