Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

Β© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠HomeπŸ“ŠRankingsπŸ”SearchπŸ†Champions

Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” March 2002

Official Middleweight rankings for March 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBO
πŸ†United States flagBernard Hopkins
Super Champion
Not available for March 2002
Not available for March 2002
Not available for March 2002
πŸ†United States flagWilliam Joppy
World Champion

1Puerto Rico flagFelix Trinidad
2United Kingdom flagHoward Eastman
3United States flagKeith Holmes
4France flagHacine Cherifi
5Australia flagDarren Obah
6Italy flagCristian Sanavia
7Panama flagTito Mendozaβ–²+1
8Germany flagBert Schenkβ–²+2
9Italy flagAntonio Peruginoβ–²+3
10Australia flagMacElino MasoeNEW
11United States flagDavid Reid
12France flagErland Betareβ–²+1
13United Kingdom flagLee BlundellNEW
14Germany flagEvans Ashira
15Japan flagNaotaka Hozumi

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

Report an error

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.

Keep exploring

πŸ†World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

πŸ“ˆRanking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

πŸ“†Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

πŸ”€Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

πŸ₯ŠBrowse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

πŸ›οΈOrganizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

πŸ”Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since February 2002

WBAMarch 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • IT flag
    Antonio PeruginoUp 3 places to #9
    β–²+3
  • DE flag
    Bert SchenkClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2
  • PA flag
    Tito MendozaClimbed a place to #7
    β–²+1