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Middleweight Boxing Rankings- July 1983

Middleweight boxing rankings archive for July 1983 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic middleweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Middleweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBO did not exist. The WBA, WBC and IBF July 1983 rankings are not available.
RankRINGJuly 1983
πŸ†United States flagMarvin Hagler
Champion
1Syria flagMustafa Hamsho
2United Kingdom flagTony Sibson+1
3United States flagFrank Fletcher+1
4United States flagWilford Scypion+1
5United States flagJames Shuler+1
6United States flagDwight Davison+1
7United States flagCurtis Parker+1
8United States flagJames Kinchen+2
9United States flagJames Green
10United States flagAlex RamosNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since July 1983

RINGJuly 1983 vs June 1983

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Alex RamosNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Wilfred BenitezMoved down to Super Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    James KinchenUp to #8 from #10
    +2
  • GB flag
    Tony SibsonClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • US flag
    Frank FletcherFrom #4 to #3
    +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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