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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - March 1981

Middleweight rankings for March 1981. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMarch 1981
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United States flagMarvin Hagler
Champion

1United Kingdom flagAlan Minter
2Italy flagVito Antuofermoβ–²+1
3Syria flagMustafa Hamshoβ–²+1
4United States flagDwight Davisonβ–Ό-2
5Venezuela flagFulgencio Obelmejias
6United States flagCurtis Parker
7United States flagWilford Scypion
8United States flagFrank Fletcher
9United Kingdom flagTony Sibson
10Robbie EppsNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 March 1981

RINGMarch 1981 vs February 1981

Entered the top 10

  • Robbie EppsInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Ronnie HarisWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • IT flag
    Vito AntuofermoUp one spot to #2
    β–²+1
  • SY flag
    Mustafa HamshoClimbed a place to #3
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Dwight DavisonNow ranked #4 (was #2)
    β–Ό-2