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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - October 1970

Middleweight rankings for October 1970. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGOctober 1970
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Italy flagNino Benvenuti
Champion
1United States flagEmile Griffith
2United States flagLuis Rodriguez
3Italy flagJuan Carlos Duran
4Denmark flagTom Bogs+1
5United States flagFraser Scott-1
6Italy flagCarmelo Bossi
7United States flagFreddie Little
8United States flagDenny Moyer+1
9United States flagDoyle Baird-1
10United States flagNate CollinsNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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RINGOctober 1970 vs September 1970

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Nate CollinsEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Don FullmerLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Tom BogsClimbed a place to #4
    +1
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    Denny MoyerClimbed a place to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Fraser ScottFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • US flag
    Doyle BairdDown one place to #9
    -1