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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - May 1929

Middleweight rankings for May 1929. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between January 1928 and July 1929 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in May 1929.
RankRINGMay 1929
1Mickey Walker
2Ace Hudkins
3Rene De Vos
4George Courtney
5Dave Shade
6Len HarveyNEW
7Jack McVey-1
8Haakon Hansen-1
9Frankie ObrienNEW
10Vincent Forgione-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 1929

RINGMay 1929 vs April 1929

Entered the top 10

  • Len HarveyNow ranked #6
  • Frankie ObrienEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kid CharolPreviously held #8
  • Frankie SchoellWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • Jack McVeyDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Haakon HansenFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Vincent ForgioneFrom #9 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.

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