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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - May 2003

Middleweight rankings for May 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2003WBOMay 2003RINGMay 2003
🏆Bernard Hopkins
Super Champion
Harry Simon
Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
🏆William Joppy
World Champion
1
Vacant
Bert SchenkWilliam Joppy+1
2Bert SchenkWayne AlexanderHoward Eastman+1
3Robert AllenCristian Sanavia+2Robert Allen+1
4MacElino MasoeRobert Allen+2Tito Mendoza+1
5Howard Eastman+1Kenny EllisNEWSergey Tatevosyan+1
6Evans Ashira+2Felix Sturm+2Hacine Cherifi+1
7Hacine Cherifi+2Erick Mitchell+2Rodney Jones+1
8Kingsley Ikeke+2Wayne Elcock+2Erland Betare+1
9Jermain TaylorNEWErland Betare-2Carl Daniels+1
10Satoru SuzukiNEWArmand Krajnc+4Julio GarciaNEW
11Wayne AlexanderNEWMarcos Diaz+1
12Derrell Coley+2Evans Oure Ashira-1
13Kelly Pavlik+2Jermain TaylorNEW
14Marcos Silvano Diaz-2Andras Galfi-10
15Raymond JovalNEWCarl Daniels-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Jermain TaylorEnters at #9
  • Satoru SuzukiNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • Evans AshiraFrom #8 to #6
    +2
  • Hacine CherifiClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Kingsley IkekeUp to #8 from #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Marcos Silvano DiazNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    -2

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • Armand KrajncJumped from #14 to #10
    +4
  • Cristian SanaviaUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • Robert AllenClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Andras GalfiDown 10 places to #14
    -10
  • Erland BetareSlipped from #7 to #9
    -2
  • Carl DanielsDown to #15 from #13
    -2

RINGMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Julio GarciaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Harry SimonWas #1 last month

Biggest risers

  • William JoppyUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Howard EastmanUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Robert AllenFrom #4 to #3
    +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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