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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - July 2000

Middleweight rankings for July 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 July 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2000WBOJuly 2000RINGJuly 2000
🏆William Joppy
World Champion
Armand Krajnc
Champion
1Howard EastmanBert SchenkBernard Hopkins
2David ReidBrian BarbosaWilliam Joppy
3Guillermo JonesGuillermo JonesKeith Holmes
4Hacine Cherifi+2Davide CiarlanteAntwun Echols
5Antwun Echols+2Hacine CherifiHacine Cherifi
6Julio Cesar Green-2Antwun EcholsNEWArmand Krajnc
7Darren Obah+2Howard Eastman+2Davey Hilton
8Rito RuvalcabaAndras Galfi-2Bert Schenk
9Dave Hilton+2Robert Allen-2Brian Barbosa
10Lonnie Bradley+2Julio Cesar Vazquez-2Andrew Council
11Jonathan Reid+2Hector Javier VelazcoNEW
12Antonio PeruginoNEWFrancisco Galvez
13Ryan RhodesNEW
14Brian Barbosa
15Kevin Palmer

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2000

WBAJuly 2000 vs May 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Dave HiltonPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • Lonnie BradleyJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ramon MoyanoWas #5 last month
  • Johnson TshumaPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Hacine CherifiUp to #4 from #6
    +2
  • Antwun EcholsUp to #5 from #7
    +2
  • Darren ObahFrom #9 to #7
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Julio Cesar GreenNow ranked #6 (was #4)
    -2

WBOJuly 2000 vs June 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Antwun EcholsInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Giovanni PretoriusLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Howard EastmanNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Andras GalfiFrom #6 to #8
    -2
  • Robert AllenFrom #7 to #9
    -2
  • Julio Cesar VazquezDown to #10 from #8
    -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.

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