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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - March 2002

Middleweight rankings for March 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC, IBF and WBO March 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2002RINGMarch 2002
🏆Bernard Hopkins
Super Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
🏆William Joppy
World Champion
1Felix TrinidadFelix Trinidad
2Howard EastmanWilliam Joppy
3Keith HolmesHoward Eastman
4Hacine CherifiArmand Krajnc
5Darren ObahHarry Simon
6Cristian SanaviaKeith Holmes
7Tito Mendoza+1Hacine Cherifi
8Bert Schenk+2Antonio Perugino+1
9Antonio Perugino+3Tito Mendoza+1
10MacElino MasoeNEWRobert AllenNEW
11David Reid
12Erland Betare+1
13Lee BlundellNEW
14Evans Ashira
15Naotaka Hozumi

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2002

WBAMarch 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Antonio PeruginoUp from #12 to #9
  • MacElino MasoeNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sam HillMoved up to Super Middleweight
  • Ryan RhodesLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • Antonio PeruginoUp 3 places to #9
    +3
  • Bert SchenkClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2
  • Tito MendozaClimbed a place to #7
    +1

RINGMarch 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Robert AllenEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Carl DanielsWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Antonio PeruginoFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Tito MendozaFrom #10 to #9
    +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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