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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - July 2001

Official Middleweight rankings for July 2001.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJuly 2001WBCIBFWBOJuly 2001RING
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Vacant
Not available for July 2001
Not available for July 2001
Namibia flagHarry Simon
Champion
Not available for July 2001
πŸ†Puerto Rico flagFelix Trinidad
World Champion

1United Kingdom flagHoward EastmanCentral African Republic flagErland Betareβ–²+1
2United States flagDavid ReidHungary flagAndras Galfiβ–²+1
3United States flagWilliam Joppyβ–²+1Italy flagCristian Sanaviaβ–²+1
4Australia flagDarren Obahβ–²+1Argentina flagHector Javier Velazcoβ–²+1
5Dominican Republic flagJulio C Greenβ–²+1Panama flagTito Mendozaβ–²+1
6United States flagKeith Holmesβ–²+1United States flagCarl Danielsβ–²+1
7France flagHacine Cherifiβ–Ό-4Germany flagBert Schenkβ–²+3
8Italy flagAntonio PeruginoUnited States flagWilliam JoppyNEW
9United Kingdom flagRyan Rhodesβ–²+1United States flagRobert Allenβ–²+3
10Panama flagTito Mendozaβ–²+1Sweden flagPaolo Robertoβ–Ό-1
11United States flagCarl Danielsβ–Ό-2United States flagKeith Holmesβ–²+3
12United States flagAntwun EcholsDenmark flagMikkel Kesslerβ–Ό-1
13United States flagDwain WilliamsSpain flagFrancisco Galvez
14United States flagKevin PalmerColombia flagAlejandro Berrioβ–²+1
15Germany flagEvans AshiraFrance flagHacine Cherifiβ–Ό-7

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 June 2001

WBAJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Tito MendozaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Carl DanielsJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    William JoppyUp one spot to #3
    β–²+1
  • AU flag
    Darren ObahClimbed a place to #4
    β–²+1
  • DO flag
    Julio C GreenClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Hacine CherifiNow #7 after being #3 last month
    β–Ό-4
  • US flag
    Carl DanielsFrom #9 to #11
    β–Ό-2

WBOJuly 2001 vs June 2001

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There is a new Champion: Namibia flagHarry Simon

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    William JoppyNow in the top 10 at #8
  • US flag
    Robert AllenUp from #12 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Howard EastmanLast ranked #1
  • FR flag
    Hacine CherifiDown to #15

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Bert SchenkUp 3 places to #7
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Robert AllenUp 3 places to #9
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Keith HolmesNow #11 after being #14 last month
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Hacine CherifiNow #15 after being #8 last month
    β–Ό-7
  • SE flag
    Paolo RobertoFrom #9 to #10
    β–Ό-1
  • DK flag
    Mikkel KesslerFrom #11 to #12
    β–Ό-1