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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” October 2003

Official Middleweight rankings for October 2003.

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
RankWBAWBCIBFWBOOctober 2003
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Germany flagFelix Sturm
Champion

1Italy flagCristian Sanaviaβ–²+1
2Germany flagBert Schenkβ–Ό-1
3United States flagRobert Allenβ–²+1
4Nigeria flagKingsley Ikekeβ–²+1
5United States flagJermain Taylorβ–²+2
6Argentina flagHector Javier Velazco
7United States flagErick Mitchellβ–Ό-1
8Sweden flagArmand Krajncβ–²+2
9United Kingdom flagWayne Elcockβ–Ό-1
10Kenya flagEvans Oure Ashiraβ–²+1
11Argentina flagMarcos Diazβ–²+1
12Argentina flagMariano Carreraβ–Ό-3
13United Kingdom flagHoward Eastman
14France flagErland Betare
15United States flagKelly PavlikNEW

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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There is a new Champion: Germany flagFelix Sturm(previously Argentina flagHector Javier Velazco)

Entered the top 10

  • KE flag
    Evans Oure AshiraPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Felix SturmLast ranked #3
  • AR flag
    Mariano CarreraCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorFrom #7 to #5
    β–²+2
  • SE flag
    Armand KrajncUp to #8 from #10
    β–²+2
  • IT flag
    Cristian SanaviaFrom #2 to #1
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Mariano CarreraNow #12 after #9 last month
    β–Ό-3
  • DE flag
    Bert SchenkDown one place to #2
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Erick MitchellSlipped a spot to #7
    β–Ό-1