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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - March 2000

Middleweight rankings for March 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
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 WBC and IBF March 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2000WBOMarch 2000RINGMarch 2000
🏆William Joppy
World Champion
Armand Krajnc
Champion
1Rito RuvalcabaBert SchenkBernard Hopkins
2Howard EastmanBrian BarbosaWilliam Joppy
3Guillermo JonesDavide CiarlanteKeith Holmes
4Ramon MoyanoGuillermo JonesHacine Cherifi
5Dana RosenblattRito Ruvalcaba+3Antwun Echols
6Ronald WrightHacine CherifiArmand Krajnc+1
7Julio Cesar GreenXavier Moya GarciaRobert McCracken-1
8Darren ObahRobert AllenNEWDavey Hilton
9Antwun EcholsAndras GalfiNEWBert Schenk
10Johnson TshumaMpush Makembi-1Rito Ruvalcaba
11Robert McCrackenRamon Britez-1
12Dave HiltonDarren ObahNEW
13Jonathan Reid
14Davide Ciarlante
15Nik Taumafai

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2000

WBOMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Robert AllenEnters at #8
  • Andras GalfiEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Robert McCrackenPreviously held #5
  • Ramon BritezJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Rito RuvalcabaUp 3 places to #5
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Mpush MakembiFrom #9 to #10
    -1
  • Ramon BritezFrom #10 to #11
    -1

RINGMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Biggest risers

  • Armand KrajncUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Robert McCrackenFrom #6 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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