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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2023

Official Middleweight rankings for May 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFMay 2023WBOMay 2023
πŸ†United States flagErislandy Lara
World Champion
Not available for May 2023
Vacant
Kazakhstan flagZhanibek Alimkhanuly
Champion

1Australia flagMichael ZerafaBrazil flagEsquiva FalcaoKazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkin
2Argentina flagSergio Martinez
Vacant
United Kingdom flagLiam Smith
3United States flagAustin WilliamsGermany flagVincenzo GualtieriMexico flagJaime Munguia
4Ireland flagConnor CoyleGermany flagDenis RadovanKazakhstan flagMeiirim Nursultanov
5United States flagThomas LamannaNew Zealand flagAndrei MikhailovichUnited Kingdom flagFelix Cash
6United States flagIan GreenKazakhstan flagMeiirim NursultanovCanada flagSteven Butler
7United States flagDanny GarciaUnited Kingdom flagFelix Cashβ–²+1Australia flagMichael Zerafa
8United States flagElijah GarciaPoland flagFiodor Czerkaszynβ–²+3United Kingdom flagHamzah Sheeraz
9Argentina flagFrancisco Daniel VeronUnited States flagElijah Garciaβ–²+3Poland flagFiodor CzerkaszynNEW
10United States flagShane Mosley JrUnited States flagAustin WilliamsNEWNew Zealand flagAndrei Mikhailovichβ–²+1
11United Kingdom flagFelix CashUnited States flagShane Mosley JrNEWUnited Kingdom flagDenzel Bentleyβ–²+2
12Dominican Republic flagRaul GarciaItaly flagMatteo Signaniβ–Ό-2Italy flagEtinosa Oliha
13Brazil flagEtoundi Michel WilliamGermany flagVincent Feigenbutzβ–Ό-6Germany flagVincent Feigenbutzβ–Ό-3
14Poland flagFiodor CzerkaszynGermany flagAlexander Pavlovβ–Ό-1Japan flagHiroya Nojima
15United Kingdom flagNathan HeaneyGermany flagMarten Arsumanjanβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagJimmy 'Kilrain' Kelly

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 2023

IBFMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Fiodor CzerkaszynClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • US flag
    Elijah GarciaUp from #12 to #9
  • US flag
    Austin WilliamsNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Vincent FeigenbutzCurrently at #13
  • CA flag
    Steve RollsPreviously held #9
  • IT flag
    Matteo SignaniFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Fiodor CzerkaszynNow #8 after #11 last month
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Elijah GarciaUp 3 places to #9
    β–²+3
  • GB flag
    Felix CashFrom #8 to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Vincent FeigenbutzFell from #7 to #13
    β–Ό-6
  • IT flag
    Matteo SignaniNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    β–Ό-2
  • DE flag
    Alexander PavlovFrom #13 to #14
    β–Ό-1

WBOMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Fiodor CzerkaszynNow in the top 10 at #9
  • NZ flag
    Andrei MikhailovichClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Juan Manuel TabordaPreviously held #9
  • DE flag
    Vincent FeigenbutzDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Denzel BentleyClimbed from #13 to #11
    β–²+2
  • NZ flag
    Andrei MikhailovichClimbed a place to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Vincent FeigenbutzFell from #10 to #13
    β–Ό-3