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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” October 2017

Official Middleweight rankings for October 2017.

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
RankWBAOctober 2017WBCIBFOctober 2017WBOOctober 2017
πŸ†Kazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkin
Super Champion
Not available for October 2017
Kazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkin
Champion
United Kingdom flagBilly Joe Saunders
Champion
πŸ†Japan flagRyota Murata
World Champion

1Mexico flagSaul Alvarezβ–²+2Ukraine flagSergiy DerevyanchenkoCanada flagDavid Lemieux
2United States flagDaniel Jacobsβ–²+3
Vacant
United States flagRob Brantβ–²+1
3United States flagDemetrius AndradeNEWUnited States flagJermall CharloUnited States flagJermall Charloβ–²+1
4United States flagJermall CharloNEWMexico flagSaul AlvarezNEWUnited States flagDaniel Jacobsβ–²+1
5United Kingdom flagMartin Murrayβ–²+1United States flagDaniel JacobsCanada flagFrancis Lafreniereβ–²+1
6France flagHassan N'Dam N'JikamUnited States flagLuis AriasNamibia flagWalter Kautondokwaβ–²+1
7Russia flagDmitry ChudinovUnited States flagDemetrius AndradeNEWUnited States flagAntoine Douglasβ–²+1
8United Kingdom flagJack ArnfieldItaly flagEmanuele BlandamuraUnited States flagAlantez Foxβ–²+1
9United States flagAntoine DouglasUnited States flagTureano JohnsonPoland flagMacIej Suleckiβ–²+1
10Ireland flagJason Quigleyβ–²+1Dominican Republic flagRafael Bejaranβ–²+1United Kingdom flagMartin MurrayNEW
11France flagDavid Papotβ–²+2United Kingdom flagJack ArnfieldNEWUnited States flagLuis Arias
12United States flagLuis Ariasβ–²+2Germany flagRonny MittagUnited States flagHugo Centeno Jr
13Venezuela flagAlfonso Blancoβ–Ό-3Italy flagAlessandro GoddiUnited Kingdom flagTommy Langford
14United States flagRob Brantβ–Ό-12Germany flagDominik BritschUnited Kingdom flagConrad Cummings
15Russia flagMagomed MadievCanada flagFrancis LafreniereDominican Republic flagRafael Bejaran

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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WBAOctober 2017 vs September 2017

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There is a new World Champion: Japan flagRyota Murata(previously Cameroon flagHassan N'Dam N'Jikam)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Demetrius AndradeInto the top 10 at #3
  • US flag
    Jermall CharloNow in the top 10 at #4
  • IE flag
    Jason QuigleyClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryota MurataWas #1 last month
  • US flag
    Rob BrantNow ranked #14
  • CA flag
    David LemieuxWas #4 last month
  • VE flag
    Alfonso BlancoCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Daniel JacobsJumped from #5 to #2
    β–²+3
  • MX flag
    Saul AlvarezNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    β–²+2
  • FR flag
    David PapotClimbed from #13 to #11
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Rob BrantDropped from #2 to #14
    β–Ό-12
  • VE flag
    Alfonso BlancoFell from #10 to #13
    β–Ό-3

IBFOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Saul AlvarezNow ranked #4
  • US flag
    Demetrius AndradeEnters at #7
  • DO flag
    Rafael BejaranPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    David LemieuxWas #4 last month
  • PL flag
    MacIej SuleckiWas #7 last month
  • US flag
    Alantez FoxOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Rafael BejaranClimbed a place to #10
    β–²+1

WBOOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Martin MurrayInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Willie Monroe JrLast ranked #2

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Rob BrantClimbed a place to #2
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Jermall CharloFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Daniel JacobsClimbed a place to #4
    β–²+1