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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2018

Official Middleweight rankings for May 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018
πŸ†Kazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkin
Super Champion
Not available for May 2018
Vacant
United Kingdom flagBilly Joe Saunders
Champion
πŸ†Japan flagRyota Murata
World Champion

1United States flagDaniel JacobsUkraine flagSergiy DerevyanchenkoUnited States flagDemetrius Andrade
2Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Vacant
United States flagDaniel Jacobs
3United States flagRob BrantUnited States flagDaniel JacobsNamibia flagWalter Kautondokwa
4United States flagDemetrius AndradeUnited States flagDemetrius Andradeβ–²+1Ireland flagGary O'Sullivanβ–²+1
5France flagDavid PapotUnited Kingdom flagTommy Langfordβ–²+1United Kingdom flagMartin Murrayβ–²+1
6Ireland flagGary O'SullivanUnited Kingdom flagMartin Murrayβ–²+1Russia flagSergiy Derevyanchenkoβ–²+2
7Poland flagMacIej Suleckiβ–²+1Poland flagKamil Szeremetaβ–²+2Germany flagJack CulcayNEW
8Poland flagKamil Szeremetaβ–²+2Dominican Republic flagRafael BejaranCanada flagSteven Butlerβ–²+1
9Brazil flagEsquiva Falcaoβ–²+2Nigeria flagAlbert Onolunoseβ–²+3Canada flagAlbert Onolunoseβ–²+2
10Russia flagMagomed Madievβ–²+3Germany flagPatrick WojcickiNEWCanada flagDavid Lemieuxβ–Ό-3
11United Kingdom flagJason WelbornNEWEcuador flagJack CulcayNEWRussia flagArtur AkavovNEW
12France flagHassan N'Dam N'Jikamβ–Ό-3United States flagRobert Brantβ–²+1Australia flagAnthony Mundineβ–²+1
13United States flagImmanuwel AleemNEWAustralia flagWes Capperβ–²+1Ireland flagLuke KeelerNEW
14Colombia flagDormedes PotesUnited Kingdom flagLiam CameronNEWMexico flagElias Espadas
15Venezuela flagAlfonso BlancoIreland flagGary O'SullivanNEWGermany flagIbrahim Guemues

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 April 2018

WBAMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • BR flag
    Esquiva FalcaoPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • RU flag
    Magomed MadievNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Tommy LangfordLast ranked #7
  • CM flag
    Hassan N'Dam N'JikamCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Magomed MadievImproved from #13 to #10
    β–²+3
  • PL flag
    Kamil SzeremetaClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2
  • BR flag
    Esquiva FalcaoUp to #9 from #11
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • CM flag
    Hassan N'Dam N'JikamDropped from #9 to #12
    β–Ό-3

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

πŸ†

The title is now vacant(previously held by Kazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkin)

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    Albert OnolunoseJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • DE flag
    Patrick WojcickiInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jermall CharloOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • US flag
    Luis AriasWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • NG flag
    Albert OnolunoseNow #9 after #12 last month
    β–²+3
  • PL flag
    Kamil SzeremetaClimbed from #9 to #7
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Demetrius AndradeFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Jack CulcayEnters at #7
  • NG flag
    Albert OnolunosePreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    MacIej SuleckiWas #4 last month
  • GB flag
    Tommy LangfordLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Sergiy DerevyanchenkoNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    β–²+2
  • NG flag
    Albert OnolunoseClimbed from #11 to #9
    β–²+2
  • IE flag
    Gary O'SullivanUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    David LemieuxDown 3 places to #10
    β–Ό-3