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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - March 2006

Middleweight rankings for March 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC March 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2006IBFMarch 2006WBOMarch 2006RINGMarch 2006
🏆Jermain TaylorNEW
Super Champion
Arthur Abraham
Champion
Jermain Taylor
Champion
Jermain Taylor
Champion
🏆Felix Sturm
World Champion
1Ronald Wright
Vacant
Ronald Wright+1Ronald Wright
2Mariano Carrera
Vacant
Felix Sturm-1This boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Bernard Hopkins
3Kelly PavlikKingsley Ikeke+1Kelly PavlikArthur Abraham
4Maselino MasoeSam Soliman+2Edison MirandaFelix Sturm
5Bernard HopkinsRay JovalBernard HopkinsHoward Eastman
6William JoppyBernard Hopkins+1Khoren GevorSam Soliman
7Randy Griffin+1Howard Eastman+1Gary LockettSebastian Sylvester
8Sam Soliman+1Sebastian Sylvester+1Mariano CarreraKingsley Ikeke
9Khoren Gevor+1Khoren Gevor+3Sam Soliman+1Scott Dann
10Javier CastillejoNEWEdison MirandaSiarhei Khamitski-1Kelly Pavlik
11Keith HolmesKelly PavlikEpifanio MendozaNEW
12Sebastian SylvesterRandy Griffin+1Alexander Abraham+2
13John Duddy
Vacant
Hector Javier Velazco
14James Toney
Vacant
Joey GilbertNEW
15Alexander AbrahamSamuel MillerNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2006

WBAMarch 2006 vs February 2006

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Jermain Taylor

Entered the top 10

  • Javier CastillejoInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Quentin SmithWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • Randy GriffinFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Sam SolimanClimbed a place to #8
    +1
  • Khoren GevorClimbed a place to #9
    +1

IBFMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Khoren GevorClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kelly PavlikNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Khoren GevorClimbed from #11 to #9
    +2
  • Sam SolimanClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ray JovalSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Edison MirandaFrom #9 to #10
    -1
  • Kelly PavlikDown one place to #11
    -1

WBOMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Biggest risers

  • Alexander AbrahamNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    +2
  • Ronald WrightUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Sam SolimanFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Felix SturmDown one place to #2
    -1
  • Siarhei KhamitskiSlipped a spot to #10
    -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.

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