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Middleweight Boxing Rankings- May 1996

Middleweight boxing rankings archive for May 1996 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic middleweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Middleweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 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 May 1996 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMay 1996
1United States flagBernard Hopkins
2United States flagKeith Holmes
3Japan flagShinji Takehara
4Argentina flagJorge Castro
5United States flagJohn David Jackson
6United States flagQuincy Taylor
7United States flagDana Rosenblatt+1
8United States flagLonnie Bradley+1
9United States flagReggie Johnson-2
10U.S. Virgin Islands flagJulian Jackson

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since May 1996

RINGMay 1996 vs April 1996

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Dana RosenblattFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • US flag
    Lonnie BradleyUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Reggie JohnsonDown to #9 from #7
    -2

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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