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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - October 1982

Middleweight rankings for October 1982. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGOctober 1982
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United States flagMarvin Hagler
Champion

1United States flagFrank Fletcherβ–²+1
2United Kingdom flagTony Sibsonβ–Ό-1
3Syria flagMustafa Hamsho
4United States flagDwight Davison
5United States flagThomas Hearnsβ–²+1
6Venezuela flagFulgencio Obelmejiasβ–Ό-1
7United States flagRay Seales
8United States flagWilford Scypionβ–²+1
9United States flagJames Greenβ–Ό-1
10United States flagBobby Czyz

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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Month-over-month changes since October 1982

RINGOctober 1982 vs September 1982

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Frank FletcherClimbed a place to #1
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Thomas HearnsClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Wilford ScypionFrom #9 to #8
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Tony SibsonDown one place to #2
    β–Ό-1
  • VE flag
    Fulgencio ObelmejiasSlipped a spot to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    James GreenDown one place to #9
    β–Ό-1