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Middleweight boxing rankings- September 1941

Middleweight boxing rankings archive for September 1941 across organizations. This page is the combined middleweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Middleweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in September 1941.
RankRINGSeptember 1941
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Vacant
1United States flagTony Zale
2United States flagGeorgie Abrams
3United States flagBilly Soose
4United States flagKen Overlin
5United States flagSteve Belloise+1
6United States flagColey Welch+1
7United States flagShorty HogueNEW
8Chile flagAntonio Fernandez
9United States flagMilt Aaron
10United States flagJohnny Colan

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since September 1941

RINGSeptember 1941 vs August 1941

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Shorty HogueInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Eddie BookerOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Steve BelloiseUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • US flag
    Coley WelchClimbed a place 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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