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Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” October 2018

Official Middleweight rankings for October 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFOctober 2018WBOOctober 2018
πŸ†Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Super Champion
Not available for October 2018
United States flagDaniel Jacobs
Champion
Vacant
πŸ†United States flagRob Brant
World Champion

1Canada flagDavid Lemieux
Vacant
United States flagDemetrius Andrade
2Kazakhstan flagGennadiy GolovkinEcuador flagJack CulcayNamibia flagWalter Kautondokwa
3Poland flagKamil Szeremetaβ–²+1United Kingdom flagMartin Murrayβ–²+2Canada flagDavid Lemieuxβ–²+2
4Russia flagMagomed Madievβ–²+1Ukraine flagSergiy Derevyanchenkoβ–Ό-3Germany flagJack Culcay
5Brazil flagEsquiva Falcaoβ–²+1Poland flagKamil Szeremetaβ–²+1Canada flagSteven Butlerβ–²+1
6Japan flagRyota MurataCanada flagDavid Lemieuxβ–²+1United States flagAlantez FoxNEW
7Russia flagKhasan Baysangurovβ–²+6Japan flagRyota MurataNEWUnited Kingdom flagMartin Murray
8France flagDavid Papotβ–Ό-1Germany flagPatrick WojcickiUnited States flagWillie Monroe Jr
9Poland flagMacIej Suleckiβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagJason WelbornPoland flagMacIej Sulecki
10Ireland flagJason Quigleyβ–Ό-1United States flagRobert Brantβ–²+1Russia flagArtur Akavovβ–²+1
11France flagAndrew Francilletteβ–²+1Kazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkinβ–Ό-7Australia flagAnthony Mundineβ–²+1
12Ireland flagGary O'Sullivanβ–Ό-1Australia flagWes CapperIreland flagLuke Keelerβ–²+1
13Colombia flagDormedes Potesβ–²+1United Kingdom flagLiam CameronCanada flagPatrice VolnyNEW
14Canada flagPatrice VolnyNEWCanada flagPatrice VolnyArgentina flagMarcelo Esteban CoceresNEW
15Venezuela flagAlfonso BlancoCanada flagSteve RollsGhana flagEmmanuel MarteyNEW

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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Month-over-month changes since September 2018

WBAOctober 2018 vs September 2018

πŸ†

There is a new World Champion: United States flagRob Brant(previously Japan flagRyota Murata)

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Khasan BaysangurovUp from #13 to #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Jason WelbornMoved down to Super Welterweight
  • US flag
    Rob BrantPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Khasan BaysangurovUp 6 places to #7
    β–²+6
  • PL flag
    Kamil SzeremetaFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1
  • RU flag
    Magomed MadievFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    David PapotFrom #7 to #8
    β–Ό-1
  • PL flag
    MacIej SuleckiSlipped a spot to #9
    β–Ό-1
  • IE flag
    Jason QuigleySlipped a spot to #10
    β–Ό-1

IBFOctober 2018 vs September 2018

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: United States flagDaniel Jacobs

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryota MurataEnters at #7
  • US flag
    Robert BrantPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Daniel JacobsPreviously held #3
  • KZ flag
    Gennadiy GolovkinNow ranked #11
  • US flag
    Willie Monroe JrOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Martin MurrayClimbed from #5 to #3
    β–²+2
  • PL flag
    Kamil SzeremetaFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • CA flag
    David LemieuxFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • KZ flag
    Gennadiy GolovkinFell from #4 to #11
    β–Ό-7
  • UA flag
    Sergiy DerevyanchenkoDown 3 places to #4
    β–Ό-3

WBOOctober 2018 vs September 2018

πŸ†

The title is now vacant(previously held by United Kingdom flagBilly Joe Saunders)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Alantez FoxEnters at #6
  • RU flag
    Artur AkavovUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IE flag
    Gary O'SullivanLast ranked #3
  • NG flag
    Albert OnolunosePreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    David LemieuxFrom #5 to #3
    β–²+2
  • CA flag
    Steven ButlerFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • RU flag
    Artur AkavovFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1