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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2001

Official Middleweight rankings for May 2001.

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
RankWBAMay 2001WBCIBFWBOMay 2001
πŸ†Puerto Rico flagFelix Trinidad
World Champion
Not available for May 2001
Not available for May 2001
Sweden flagArmand Krajnc
Champion

1United Kingdom flagHoward EastmanUnited Kingdom flagHoward Eastman
2United States flagDavid ReidCentral African Republic flagErland Betare
3France flagHacine CherifiHungary flagAndras Galfi
4United States flagWilliam JoppyUnited States flagCarl Daniels
5Australia flagDarren Obahβ–Ό-1Italy flagCristian Sanaviaβ–²+2
6Dominican Republic flagJulio C Greenβ–Ό-1United States flagDavid Reidβ–Ό-1
7United States flagKeith Holmesβ–Ό-1Panama flagTito Mendozaβ–²+1
8United States flagCarl Danielsβ–Ό-1Argentina flagHector Javier Velazcoβ–²+1
9United Kingdom flagRyan Rhodesβ–Ό-1Germany flagBert Schenkβ–Ό-3
10Italy flagAntonio Peruginoβ–²+1Sweden flagPaolo Roberto
11Panama flagTito Mendozaβ–²+1Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
12United States flagAntwun Echolsβ–²+3Spain flagFrancisco Galvezβ–²+1
13United States flagDwain WilliamsUnited States flagRobert Allenβ–Ό-1
14United States flagKevin PalmerColombia flagAlejandro Berrio
15United States flagLonnie Bradleyβ–Ό-5United States flagWilliam JoppyNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

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There is a new World Champion: Puerto Rico flagFelix Trinidad(previously United States flagWilliam Joppy)

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Antonio PeruginoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Mikkel KesslerMoved up to Super Middleweight
  • US flag
    Lonnie BradleyFell to #15

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Antwun EcholsJumped from #15 to #12
    β–²+3
  • IT flag
    Antonio PeruginoFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1
  • PA flag
    Tito MendozaClimbed a place to #11
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lonnie BradleyNow #15 after #10 last month
    β–Ό-5
  • AU flag
    Darren ObahSlipped a spot to #5
    β–Ό-1
  • DO flag
    Julio C GreenSlipped a spot to #6
    β–Ό-1

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Biggest risers

  • IT flag
    Cristian SanaviaNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    β–²+2
  • PA flag
    Tito MendozaFrom #8 to #7
    β–²+1
  • AR flag
    Hector Javier VelazcoFrom #9 to #8
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Bert SchenkDown 3 places to #9
    β–Ό-3
  • US flag
    David ReidFrom #5 to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Robert AllenFrom #12 to #13
    β–Ό-1