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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - June 2006

Middleweight rankings for June 2006. 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 WBA and WBC June 2006 rankings are not available.
RankIBFJune 2006WBOJune 2006RINGJune 2006
🏆Arthur Abraham
Champion
Jermain Taylor
Super Champion
Jermain Taylor
Champion
1Edison Miranda+1Edison MirandaRonald Wright
2
Vacant
Ronald WrightArthur Abraham+1
3Sam Soliman+2Khoren GevorFelix Sturm+1
4Khoren Gevor+4Kelly PavlikSam Soliman+1
5Ray Joval+1Gary Lockett+1Edison Miranda+1
6Kingsley Ikeke-2John DuddyNEWAmin AsikainenNEW
7Amin AsikainenNEWAmin AsikainenNEWSebastian Sylvester
8
Vacant
Mariano Carrera-1Kingsley Ikeke
9Sebastian Sylvester-2Sam Soliman-1Scott Dann
10Scott Dann+3Joey GilbertSergio MoraNEW
11Kofi JantuahScott Dann
12Kelly PavlikRyan Rhodes+1
13Randy Griffin+1Gavin Topp+1
14Willie GibbsNEWSamuel Miller+1
15Epifanio Mendoza-6

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2006

IBFJune 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Amin AsikainenNow ranked #7
  • Scott DannNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Howard EastmanLast ranked #9
  • Kofi JantuahNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Khoren GevorJumped from #7 to #4
    +3
  • Scott DannNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    +2
  • Sam SolimanFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Kingsley IkekeNow #6 after being #3 last month
    -3
  • Sebastian SylvesterFell from #6 to #9
    -3
  • Kofi JantuahFrom #10 to #11
    -1

WBOJune 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • John DuddyNow ranked #6
  • Amin AsikainenNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bernard HopkinsOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • Epifanio MendozaDown to #15

Biggest risers

  • Gary LockettUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Ryan RhodesUp one spot to #12
    +1
  • Gavin ToppUp one spot to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Epifanio MendozaNow #15 after being #9 last month
    -6
  • Mariano CarreraDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Sam SolimanFrom #8 to #9
    -1

RINGJune 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Amin AsikainenNow ranked #6
  • Sergio MoraInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bernard HopkinsMoved up to Light Heavyweight
  • Kelly PavlikOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Arthur AbrahamUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Felix SturmClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Sam SolimanFrom #5 to #4
    +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.