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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - September 1980

Middleweight rankings for September 1980. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGSeptember 1980
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United States flagMarvin HaglerNEW
Champion

1United Kingdom flagAlan Minter▼-1
2United States flagDwight Davison▲+2
3Italy flagVito Antuofermo▼-1
4Venezuela flagFulgencio Obel▼-1
5United States flagCurtis Parker
6Syria flagMustafa Hamsho▲+1
7United States flagRonnie Haris▼-1
8United States flagWilford Scypion▲+1
9Italy flagMatteo SalveminiNEW
10Philippines flagMarcos Geraldo▼-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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: United States flagMarvin Hagler(previously United Kingdom flagAlan Minter)

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Matteo SalveminiNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Marvin HaglerLast ranked #1
  • GB flag
    Kevin FinneganOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Dwight DavisonNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    ▲+2
  • SY flag
    Mustafa HamshoClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Wilford ScypionFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Marcos GeraldoDown to #10 from #8
    ▼-2
  • IT flag
    Vito AntuofermoSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • VE flag
    Fulgencio ObelDown one place to #4
    ▼-1