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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - March 1987

Middleweight rankings for March 1987. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMarch 1987
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1United Kingdom flagHerol Graham
2United States flagIran Barkley
3Canada flagMichael Olajide
4United States flagRobbie Sims
5United States flagMike McCallumNEW
6United States flagDonald CurryNEW
7United States flagMichael Nunn
8United States flagFrank Tateβ–²+1
9Country flagMilton McCroryβ–Ό-3
10United States flagDuane ThomasNEW

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 1987

RINGMarch 1987 vs February 1987

Entered the top 10

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    Mike McCallumInto the top 10 at #5
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    Donald CurryNow in the top 10 at #6
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    Duane ThomasEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

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    James KinchenOut of the top 10 after being #5
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    Lindell HolmesLast ranked #8

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    Frank TateFrom #9 to #8
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

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    Milton McCroryDown 3 places to #9
    β–Ό-3