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Middleweight Boxing Rankings- March 1997

Middleweight boxing rankings archive for March 1997 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic middleweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Middleweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO March 1997 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMarch 1997
1United States flagBernard Hopkins
2United States flagKeith Holmes
3United States flagWilliam Joppy
4United States flagLonnie Bradley
5United States flagDana Rosenblatt+2
6Canada flagOtis Grant+2
7United States flagQuincy Taylor-1
8United States flagJohn David Jackson+1
9United Kingdom flagRobert McCracken+1
10United States flagBrian BarbosaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since March 1997

RINGMarch 1997 vs February 1997

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Brian BarbosaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Jorge CastroMoved up to Super Middleweight

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Dana RosenblattFrom #7 to #5
    +2
  • CA flag
    Otis GrantClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2
  • US flag
    John David JacksonFrom #9 to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Quincy TaylorDown one place to #7
    -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.

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