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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - October 2000

Middleweight rankings for October 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF October 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2000WBOOctober 2000RINGOctober 2000
🏆William Joppy
World Champion
Armand Krajnc
Champion
1Howard EastmanBrian Barbosa+1Bernard Hopkins
2David ReidHoward Eastman+2William Joppy
3David Reid-1Guillermo JonesKeith Holmes
4Antwun EcholsErland Betare+1Antwun Echols
5Darren ObahRobert Allen+1Armand Krajnc+1
6Julio Cesar GreenAndras Galfi+1Hacine Cherifi-1
7Rito RuvalcabaBert Schenk-6Brian Barbosa+1
8Hacine CherifiAntwun EcholsAndrew Council+1
9Lonnie BradleyJulio Cesar VazquezSyd Vanderpool+1
10Jonathan ReidPaolo RobertoNEWHoward EastmanNEW
11Antonio PeruginoHector Javier Velazco
12Ryan RhodesFrancisco Galvez
13Brian Barbosa
14Mikkel Kessler
15Kevin Palmer

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2000

WBAOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Guillermo JonesLast ranked #3

Biggest fallers

  • David ReidDown one place to #3
    -1

WBOOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Paolo RobertoInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • David ReidOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Howard EastmanNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    +2
  • Brian BarbosaFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Erland BetareClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Bert SchenkDown 6 places to #7
    -6

RINGOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Howard EastmanNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bert SchenkWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • Armand KrajncUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Brian BarbosaFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Andrew CouncilClimbed a place to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Hacine CherifiSlipped a spot to #6
    -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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