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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - June 2002

Middleweight rankings for June 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF June 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJune 2002WBOJune 2002RINGJune 2002
🏆Bernard Hopkins
Super Champion
Harry Simon
Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
🏆William Joppy
World Champion
1Felix TrinidadFelix TrinidadFelix Trinidad
2Tito Mendoza+2Bert Schenk+1Harry Simon
3Bert Schenk+2Hector Javier Velazco+4William Joppy
4Antonio Perugino+2Erland BetareHoward Eastman
5Howard Eastman-3Armand Krajnc+1Armand Krajnc
6Keith Holmes-3Antonio Perugino+2Antonio Perugino+2
7MacElino MasoeTito Mendoza+2Tito Mendoza+2
8Morrade Hakkar+1Cristian Sanavia-6Robert Allen+2
9Hacine Cherifi+1Paolo Roberto+1Hacine Cherifi-2
10Erland Betare+1Rhoshii Wells+4Rhoshii WellsNEW
11Evans Ashira+1Anthony Farnell-6
12Lee Blundell+1Alejandro Berrio-1
13Kingsley Ikeke+1Andras Galfi-1
14Naotaka Hozumi+1Robert Allen-1
15Ruben GroenewaldNEWHoward Eastman

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2002

WBAJune 2002 vs May 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Erland BetareClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Darren ObahLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • Tito MendozaClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Bert SchenkClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • Antonio PeruginoNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Howard EastmanFell from #2 to #5
    -3
  • Keith HolmesDropped from #3 to #6
    -3

WBOJune 2002 vs May 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Rhoshii WellsJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Anthony FarnellDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Hector Javier VelazcoUp 4 places to #3
    +4
  • Rhoshii WellsImproved from #14 to #10
    +4
  • Antonio PeruginoNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Cristian SanaviaFell from #2 to #8
    -6
  • Anthony FarnellNow #11 after being #5 last month
    -6
  • Alejandro BerrioDown one place to #12
    -1

RINGJune 2002 vs May 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Rhoshii WellsNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Keith HolmesPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Antonio PeruginoFrom #8 to #6
    +2
  • Tito MendozaClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Robert AllenClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Hacine CherifiSlipped from #7 to #9
    -2

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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