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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - November 2005

Middleweight rankings for November 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2005WBONovember 2005RINGNovember 2005
🏆Maselino Masoe
World Champion
Jermain Taylor
Champion
Jermain Taylor
Champion
1Ronald WrightFelix SturmBernard Hopkins
2Felix Sturm+1Bernard HopkinsRonald Wright
3
Vacant
Ronald WrightFelix Sturm
4Mariano Carrera+2Edison Miranda+1Arthur Abraham
5Kelly Pavlik+3Kelly Pavlik-1Howard Eastman
6Bernard Hopkins-4Arthur AbrahamKingsley Ikeke
7William Joppy+2Kingsley IkekeSam Soliman
8Quentin Smith+2Randy GriffinChad Dawson
9Randy Griffin+2Mariano CarreraSebastian Sylvester
10Keith Holmes+2Gary LockettNEWScott Dann
11Sebastian Sylvester+2Siarhei Khamitski
12James Toney+2Gustavo Magallanes
13Khoren Gevor+2Khoren Gevor
14Alexander AbrahamNEWAlexander Abraham
15John DuddyNEWHector Javier VelazcoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2005

WBANovember 2005 vs October 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Randy GriffinPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • Keith HolmesPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Arthur AbrahamWas #5 last month, now IBF Champion
  • Kingsley IkekeOut of the top 10 after being #7

Biggest risers

  • Kelly PavlikJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Mariano CarreraNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    +2
  • William JoppyNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Bernard HopkinsNow #6 after being #2 last month
    -4

WBONovember 2005 vs October 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Gary LockettNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bert SchenkWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Edison MirandaFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Kelly PavlikDown one place to #5
    -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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