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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” July 2008

Official Middleweight rankings for July 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFJuly 2008WBOJuly 2008
πŸ†Germany flagFelix Sturm
World Champion
Not available for July 2008
Germany flagArthur Abraham
Champion
United States flagKelly Pavlik
Champion

1Germany flagSebastian Sylvester
Vacant
Germany flagSebastian Zbikβ–²+1
2Australia flagAnthony MundineUnited States flagRaul Marquezβ–²+12Ireland flagJohn Duddyβ–²+1
3Germany flagSebastian ZbikGermany flagSebastian Sylvesterβ–²+1Mexico flagMarco Rubioβ–²+1
4United States flagRandy Griffinβ–²+1Finland flagAmin Asikainenβ–²+3United States flagJoe Greeneβ–²+2
5Argentina flagMariano Carreraβ–²+1Armenia flagKhoren Gevorβ–²+3Canada flagSebastien Demers
6Armenia flagKhoren Gevorβ–²+1United States flagFernando ZunigaNEWGermany flagSebastian Sylvesterβ–²+1
7Finland flagAmin Asikainenβ–²+1Dominican Republic flagYovany Lorenzoβ–Ό-2Armenia flagKhoren Gevorβ–²+4
8Germany flagMahir Oralβ–²+1
Vacant
Australia flagDaniel Gealeβ–²+5
9Kazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkinβ–²+1Canada flagSebastien Demersβ–²+4Finland flagAmin Asikainenβ–²+3
10New Zealand flagShannan Taylorβ–²+1United States flagJohn Duddyβ–²+1United States flagRaul MarquezNEW
11Georgia flagAvtandil Khurtsidzeβ–²+1Spain flagJavier Castillejoβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagSteven BendallNEW
12Colombia flagDionisio MirandaNEWUnited States flagBrian VeraCountry flagGary Lockettβ–Ό-11
13Italy flagDomenico Spadaβ–²+1United States flagBronco McKartNEWBrazil flagJohn AndersonNEW
14Canada flagRenan St Justeβ–²+1United States flagLajuan SimonNEWAustralia flagJamie Pittman
15United States flagLajuan SimonNEWRussia flagDmitry Pirog

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 2008

WBAJuly 2008 vs June 2008

Entered the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Shannan TaylorPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Joe GreeneMoved down to Super Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Randy GriffinFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1
  • AR flag
    Mariano CarreraUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1
  • AM flag
    Khoren GevorClimbed a place to #6
    β–²+1

IBFJuly 2008 vs June 2008

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Raul MarquezPreviously ranked #13
  • US flag
    Fernando ZunigaNow ranked #6
  • CA flag
    Sebastien DemersPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Fulgencio ZunigaLast ranked #8
  • ES flag
    Javier CastillejoJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Raul MarquezJumped from #13 to #2
    β–²+11
  • CA flag
    Sebastien DemersNow #9 after #12 last month
    β–²+3
  • FI flag
    Amin AsikainenUp to #4 from #6
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Yovany LorenzoDropped from #4 to #7
    β–Ό-3
  • ES flag
    Javier CastillejoFrom #9 to #11
    β–Ό-2
  • US flag
    Brian VeraFrom #11 to #12
    β–Ό-1

WBOJuly 2008 vs May 2008

Entered the top 10

  • AM flag
    Khoren GevorClimbed from #11 up to #7
  • AU flag
    Daniel GealePreviously ranked #13
  • FI flag
    Amin AsikainenJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • US flag
    Raul MarquezNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Gary LockettCurrently at #12
  • DO flag
    Giovanni LorenzoLast ranked #8
  • US flag
    Randy GriffinPreviously held #9
  • GB flag
    Paul SmithLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Daniel GealeJumped from #13 to #8
    β–²+5
  • AM flag
    Khoren GevorJumped from #11 to #7
    β–²+4
  • FI flag
    Amin AsikainenNow #9 after #12 last month
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Gary LockettFell from #1 to #12
    β–Ό-11