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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2003

Official Middleweight rankings for May 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBOMay 2003
πŸ†United States flagBernard Hopkins
Super Champion
Not available for May 2003
Not available for May 2003
Namibia flagHarry Simon
Champion
πŸ†United States flagWilliam Joppy
World Champion

1
Vacant
Germany flagBert Schenk
2Germany flagBert SchenkUnited Kingdom flagWayne Alexander
3United States flagRobert AllenItaly flagCristian Sanaviaβ–²+2
4Australia flagMacElino MasoeUnited States flagRobert Allenβ–²+2
5United Kingdom flagHoward Eastmanβ–²+1United States flagKenny EllisNEW
6Germany flagEvans Ashiraβ–²+2Germany flagFelix Sturmβ–²+2
7France flagHacine Cherifiβ–²+2United States flagErick Mitchellβ–²+2
8Nigeria flagKingsley Ikekeβ–²+2United Kingdom flagWayne Elcockβ–²+2
9United States flagJermain TaylorNEWFrance flagErland Betareβ–Ό-2
10Japan flagSatoru SuzukiNEWSweden flagArmand Krajncβ–²+4
11United Kingdom flagWayne AlexanderNEWArgentina flagMarcos Diazβ–²+1
12United States flagDerrell Coleyβ–²+2Denmark flagEvans Oure Ashiraβ–Ό-1
13United States flagKelly Pavlikβ–²+2United States flagJermain TaylorNEW
14Argentina flagMarcos Silvano Diazβ–Ό-2Hungary flagAndras Galfiβ–Ό-10
15Netherlands flagRaymond JovalNEWUnited States flagCarl Danielsβ–Ό-2

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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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorEnters at #9
  • JP flag
    Satoru SuzukiNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Morrade HakkarPreviously held #5
  • FR flag
    Erland BetareOut of the top 10 after being #7

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Evans AshiraFrom #8 to #6
    β–²+2
  • FR flag
    Hacine CherifiClimbed from #9 to #7
    β–²+2
  • NG flag
    Kingsley IkekeUp to #8 from #10
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Marcos Silvano DiazNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    β–Ό-2

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Kenny EllisNow in the top 10 at #5
  • SE flag
    Armand KrajncJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Hector Javier VelazcoWas #3 last month
  • HU flag
    Andras GalfiNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • SE flag
    Armand KrajncJumped from #14 to #10
    β–²+4
  • IT flag
    Cristian SanaviaUp to #3 from #5
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Robert AllenClimbed from #6 to #4
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • HU flag
    Andras GalfiDown 10 places to #14
    β–Ό-10
  • FR flag
    Erland BetareSlipped from #7 to #9
    β–Ό-2
  • US flag
    Carl DanielsDown to #15 from #13
    β–Ό-2