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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” July 2004

Official Middleweight rankings for July 2004.

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 2004WBCIBFWBOJuly 2004
πŸ†United States flagBernard Hopkins
Super Champion
Not available for July 2004
Not available for July 2004
United States flagOscar De La Hoya
Super Champion
πŸ†New Zealand flagMaselino Masoe
World Champion

1Germany flagBert SchenkGermany flagFelix Sturm
2Puerto Rico flagFelix TrinidadGermany flagBert Schenk
3United States flagJermain TaylorArgentina flagMariano Carreraβ–²+3
4Nigeria flagKingsley IkekeUnited States flagJermain Taylor
5United Kingdom flagHoward EastmanNigeria flagKingsley Ikekeβ–Ό-2
6United States flagRobert AllenNetherlands flagRaymond Jovalβ–²+2
7United States flagWilliam JoppyUnited States flagKelly Pavlikβ–²+2
8Country flagFrancisco MoraItaly flagLorenzo Di GiacomoNEW
9United States flagKelly PavlikHaiti flagDaniel EdouardNEW
10Australia flagSam SolimanNEWUnited States flagWilliam Joppy
11United States flagQuentin SmithUnited States flagQuentin Smithβ–²+1
12Germany flagEvans AshiraColombia flagEpifanio Mendozaβ–²+1
13United States flagRandy GriffinNEWAustralia flagSam SolimanNEW
14United States flagAaron MitchellArmenia flagKhoren Gevor
15United States flagTroy RowlandArgentina flagHector Javier Velazcoβ–Ό-10

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 2004

WBAJuly 2004 vs June 2004

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Sam SolimanNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NL flag
    Raymond JovalLast ranked #10

WBOJuly 2004 vs June 2004

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Lorenzo Di GiacomoNow in the top 10 at #8
  • HT flag
    Daniel EdouardInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Hector Javier VelazcoNow ranked #15
  • US flag
    Aaron MitchellPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Mariano CarreraNow #3 after #6 last month
    β–²+3
  • NL flag
    Raymond JovalNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Kelly PavlikUp to #7 from #9
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Hector Javier VelazcoDown 10 places to #15
    β–Ό-10
  • NG flag
    Kingsley IkekeSlipped from #3 to #5
    β–Ό-2