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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - October 2008

Middleweight rankings for October 2008. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC October 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2008IBFOctober 2008WBOOctober 2008RINGOctober 2008
🏆Felix Sturm
World Champion
Arthur Abraham
Champion
Kelly Pavlik
Super Champion
Kelly Pavlik
Champion
1Anthony Mundine+1
Vacant
Sebastian ZbikArthur Abraham
2Sebastian Zbik+1Raul Marquez+1John DuddyFelix Sturm
3Randy Griffin+1Amin Asikainen+2Marco RubioSebastian Sylvester
4Mariano Carrera+1Khoren Gevor+2Joe GreeneAmin Asikainen
5Sebastian Sylvester-4Yovany Lorenzo+2Sebastian SylvesterRandy Griffin
6Gennadiy Golovkin+1John Duddy+2Khoren GevorDavid Lopez+1
7Khoren Gevor-1Javier Castillejo+2Daniel GealeJavier Castillejo-1
8Amin AsikainenBrian Vera+2Amin AsikainenRaul Marquez
9Mahir OralDionisio Miranda+2Dmitry PirogMarco Antonio Rubio+1
10Avtandil Khurtsidze
Vacant
Steven BendallJames McGirt Jr-1
11Shannan TaylorBronco McKart+1Dionisio Miranda+2
12Dionisio MirandaLajuan Simon+1Gary Lockett-1
13Renan St JusteSebastien Demers+1Mahir Oral-1
14Koji SatoMahir Oral+1Paul SmithNEW
15
Vacant
Matthew MacKlinNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2008

WBAOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Biggest risers

  • Anthony MundineUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Sebastian ZbikUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Randy GriffinClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Sebastian SylvesterDropped from #1 to #5
    -4
  • Khoren GevorDown one place to #7
    -1

IBFOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sebastian SylvesterPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • Amin AsikainenClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Khoren GevorUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Yovany LorenzoFrom #6 to #5
    +1

WBOOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Biggest risers

  • Dionisio MirandaUp to #11 from #13
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Gary LockettDown one place to #12
    -1
  • Mahir OralDown one place to #13
    -1

RINGOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Biggest risers

  • David LopezUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Marco Antonio RubioClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Javier CastillejoFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • James McGirt JrSlipped a spot to #10
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.