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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - July 2012

Middleweight rankings for July 2012. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC July 2012 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2012IBFJuly 2012WBOJuly 2012RINGJuly 2012
🏆Felix Sturm
Super Champion
Daniel Geale
Champion
Dmitry Pirog
Champion
Sergio Martinez
Champion
🏆Gennadiy Golovkin
World Champion
Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam
Interim Champion
1
Vacant
Vacant
Martin MurrayFelix Sturm
2Martin MurraySam Soliman+1Billi Facundo GodoyDaniel Geale
3Grzegorz ProksaNEWDominik Britsch+1Peter QuillinJulio Cesar Chavez Jr
4Peter QuillinAvtandil Khurtsidze+1Ante BilicDmitry Pirog
5Julien Marie SainteYovany Lorenzo+1Marco Antonio Rubio+6Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam
6Sebastian ZbikOsumanu Adama+1Grzegorz Proksa+3Matthew MacKlin
7Jorge Navarro+1Kerry Hope+1Jermain Taylor-1Martin Murray
8Andy Lee-1Darren Barker+1Osumanu AdamaGennadiy Golovkin
9Patrick NielsenJose Miguel Torres+1Joachim Alcine+1Grzegorz Proksa
10Gilberto RamirezPredrag Radosevic+1Gary O'SullivanNEWPeter Quillin
11Robbie BryantDomenico Spada+1Avtandil Khurtsidze-6
12Mehdi BouadlaAnthony MundineNEWDarren Barker
13Matthew MacKlinElvin AyalaMatt Korobov
14Juan Ubaldo CabreraJermain TaylorSteve HeramaiaNEW
15Makoto FuchigamiAndy Lee-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2012

WBAJuly 2012 vs June 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Grzegorz ProksaEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kerry HopeWas #3 last month

Biggest risers

  • Jorge NavarroUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Andy LeeDown one place to #8
    -1

IBFJuly 2012 vs June 2012

Biggest fallers

  • Elvin AyalaFrom #12 to #13
    -1
  • Jermain TaylorDown one place to #14
    -1

WBOJuly 2012 vs June 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Marco Antonio RubioUp from #11 - now #5
  • Gary O'SullivanInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Avtandil KhurtsidzeNow ranked #11
  • Kerry HopeLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • Marco Antonio RubioImproved from #11 to #5
    +6
  • Grzegorz ProksaJumped from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Joachim AlcineUp one spot to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Avtandil KhurtsidzeDropped from #5 to #11
    -6
  • Jermain TaylorDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Andy LeeSlipped a spot to #15
    -1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.