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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - June 2003

Official Middleweight rankings for June 2003.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
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1Germany flagBert Schenk
2United Kingdom flagWayne Alexander
3Italy flagCristian Sanavia
4United States flagKenny Ellisβ–²+1
5United States flagRobert Allenβ–Ό-1
6Germany flagFelix Sturm
7United States flagErick Mitchell
8United Kingdom flagWayne Elcock
9United States flagJermain Taylorβ–²+4
10Sweden flagArmand Krajnc
11France flagErland Betareβ–Ό-2
12Denmark flagEvans Oure Ashira
13Argentina flagMarcos Diazβ–Ό-2
14United Kingdom flagHoward EastmanNEW
15Hungary flagAndras Galfiβ–Ό-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2003

WBOJune 2003 vs May 2003

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorUp from #13 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Erland BetareDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorUp 4 places to #9
    β–²+4
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    Kenny EllisFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Erland BetareSlipped from #9 to #11
    β–Ό-2
  • AR flag
    Marcos DiazNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    β–Ό-2
  • US flag
    Robert AllenFrom #4 to #5
    β–Ό-1