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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” March 2001

Official Middleweight rankings for March 2001.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMarch 2001WBCIBFWBOMarch 2001
πŸ†United States flagWilliam Joppy
World Champion
Not available for March 2001
Not available for March 2001
Sweden flagArmand Krajnc
Champion

1United Kingdom flagHoward EastmanUnited Kingdom flagHoward Eastman
2United States flagDavid ReidCentral African Republic flagErland Betare
3France flagHacine CherifiHungary flagAndras Galfi
4Australia flagDarren ObahUnited States flagCarl Danielsβ–²+1
5Dominican Republic flagJulio C GreenUnited States flagDavid Reidβ–²+1
6United States flagCarl DanielsGermany flagBert Schenkβ–Ό-2
7United Kingdom flagRyan Rhodesβ–²+1Italy flagCristian SanaviaNEW
8Canada flagStephane Ouelletβ–²+3Panama flagTito Mendozaβ–²+1
9Denmark flagMikkel Kesslerβ–²+4Argentina flagHector Javier Velazcoβ–²+1
10Mexico flagRito Ruvalcabaβ–Ό-1Sweden flagPaolo Robertoβ–Ό-3
11United States flagLonnie Bradleyβ–Ό-1Denmark flagMikkel Kesslerβ–²+1
12Italy flagAntonio Peruginoβ–Ό-5Spain flagFrancisco Galvezβ–Ό-4
13United States flagAntwun Echolsβ–Ό-1Colombia flagAlejandro Berrioβ–Ό-2
14United States flagKevin PalmerUnited States flagAntwun Echolsβ–Ό-1
15Panama flagTito MendozaDominican Republic flagJulio Cesar Green

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 February 2001

WBAMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • CA flag
    Stephane OuelletUp from #11 - now #8
  • DK flag
    Mikkel KesslerPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Antonio PeruginoNow ranked #12
  • US flag
    Lonnie BradleyNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Mikkel KesslerJumped from #13 to #9
    β–²+4
  • CA flag
    Stephane OuelletJumped from #11 to #8
    β–²+3
  • GB flag
    Ryan RhodesClimbed a place to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Antonio PeruginoDown 5 places to #12
    β–Ό-5
  • MX flag
    Rito RuvalcabaSlipped a spot to #10
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Lonnie BradleyDown one place to #11
    β–Ό-1

WBOMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Cristian SanaviaNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ES flag
    Francisco GalvezCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Carl DanielsFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    David ReidFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • PA flag
    Tito MendozaClimbed a place to #8
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    Francisco GalvezFell from #8 to #12
    β–Ό-4
  • SE flag
    Paolo RobertoDropped from #7 to #10
    β–Ό-3
  • DE flag
    Bert SchenkDown to #6 from #4
    β–Ό-2