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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” July 2002

Official Middleweight rankings for July 2002.

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 four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJuly 2002WBCIBFWBOJuly 2002
πŸ†United States flagBernard Hopkins
Super Champion
Not available for July 2002
Not available for July 2002
Namibia flagHarry Simon
Champion
πŸ†United States flagWilliam Joppy
World Champion

1
Vacant
Germany flagBert Schenkβ–²+1
2Germany flagBert Schenkβ–²+1Argentina flagHector Javier Velazcoβ–²+1
3Italy flagAntonio Peruginoβ–²+1France flagErland Betareβ–²+1
4United States flagRobert AllenNEWItaly flagAntonio Peruginoβ–²+2
5United Kingdom flagHoward EastmanSweden flagArmand Krajnc
6Australia flagMacElino Masoeβ–²+1Panama flagTito Mendozaβ–²+1
7United States flagKeith Holmesβ–Ό-1Sweden flagPaolo Robertoβ–²+2
8France flagMorrade HakkarItaly flagCristian Sanavia
9France flagHacine CherifiUnited States flagRhoshii Wellsβ–²+1
10France flagErland BetareUnited States flagTony AyalaNEW
11Germany flagEvans AshiraColombia flagAlejandro Berrioβ–²+1
12United Kingdom flagLee BlundellUnited States flagRobert Allenβ–²+2
13Nigeria flagKingsley IkekeHungary flagAndras Galfi
14Japan flagNaotaka HozumiUnited Kingdom flagHoward Eastmanβ–²+1
15South Africa flagRuben GroenewaldUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Farnellβ–Ό-4

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 2002

WBAJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Robert AllenEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Felix TrinidadOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • PA flag
    Tito MendozaPreviously held #2

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Bert SchenkFrom #3 to #2
    β–²+1
  • IT flag
    Antonio PeruginoFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1
  • AU flag
    MacElino MasoeUp one spot to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Keith HolmesSlipped a spot to #7
    β–Ό-1

WBOJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Tony AyalaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Felix TrinidadOut of the top 10 after being #1

Biggest risers

  • IT flag
    Antonio PeruginoFrom #6 to #4
    β–²+2
  • SE flag
    Paolo RobertoClimbed from #9 to #7
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Robert AllenClimbed from #14 to #12
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Anthony FarnellDown 4 places to #15
    β–Ό-4