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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - March 2012

Middleweight rankings for March 2012. 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 2012 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2012IBFMarch 2012WBOMarch 2012RINGMarch 2012
🏆Felix SturmNEW
Super Champion
Daniel Geale
Champion
Dmitry Pirog
Champion
Sergio Martinez
Champion
🏆Gennadiy Golovkin
World Champion
1
Vacant
Vacant
Maksym BursakDaniel Geale
2Andy LeeSam Soliman+1Andy LeeFelix Sturm
3Martin MurraySergio Martinez+1Martin MurrayJulio Cesar Chavez Jr+2
4Sebastian ZbikNoe Gonzalez Alcoba+1Hassan N'Dam N'JikamSebastian Zbik+2
5Kerry HopeNEWDominik Britsch+1Grzegorz ProksaDmitry Pirog+2
6Peter Quillin+1Avtandil Khurtsidze+1Jermain TaylorMatthew MacKlin-3
7Julien Marie Sainte+3Osumanu Adama-5Billi Facundo GodoyHassan N'Dam N'Jikam+1
8Jorge Navarro+1Darren Barker+1Rafael BejaranMartin Murray+1
9Makoto Fuchigami+3Yovany Lorenzo+1Sebastian ZbikNEWGennadiy Golovkin+1
10Manny SiacaNEWBenjamin Simon+2Avtandil Khurtsidze+2Grzegorz Proksa-6
11Anthony Fitzgerald+2Jose Miguel Torres+2Matthew MacKlin-1
12Gilberto RamirezNEWDomenico Spada+2Marco Antonio Rubio-1
13Matthew MacKlin-5Kerry HopeNEWMatt Korobov
14Robbie Bryant-3Elvin AyalaNEWPeter Quillin+1
15Mehdi BouadlaJose Miguel TorresNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2012

WBAMarch 2012 vs February 2012

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Felix Sturm

Entered the top 10

  • Kerry HopeEnters at #5
  • Makoto FuchigamiUp from #12 to #9
  • Manny SiacaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Grzegorz ProksaWas #5 last month
  • Hassan N'Dam N'JikamPreviously #6, now WBO Interim Champion
  • Matthew MacKlinCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Julien Marie SainteImproved from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Makoto FuchigamiUp 3 places to #9
    +3
  • Anthony FitzgeraldUp to #11 from #13
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Matthew MacKlinDown 5 places to #13
    -5
  • Robbie BryantDown 3 places to #14
    -3

IBFMarch 2012 vs February 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Benjamin SimonClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Grzegorz ProksaWas #7 last month
  • Maksym BursakOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Benjamin SimonClimbed a place to #10
    +1
  • Jose Miguel TorresClimbed a place to #11
    +1
  • Domenico SpadaClimbed a place to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Osumanu AdamaDropped from #1 to #7
    -6

WBOMarch 2012 vs February 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Sebastian ZbikNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Avtandil KhurtsidzeJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Nobuhiro IshidaPreviously held #9
  • Matthew MacKlinJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Avtandil KhurtsidzeClimbed from #12 to #10
    +2
  • Peter QuillinClimbed a place to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Matthew MacKlinFrom #10 to #11
    -1
  • Marco Antonio RubioSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

RINGMarch 2012 vs February 2012

Biggest risers

  • Julio Cesar Chavez JrFrom #5 to #3
    +2
  • Sebastian ZbikClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • Dmitry PirogNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Grzegorz ProksaDown 6 places to #10
    -6
  • Matthew MacKlinNow #6 after being #3 last month
    -3

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.