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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - September 1989

Middleweight rankings for September 1989. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGSeptember 1989
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1United States flagMichael Nunn
2United States flagRoberto Duranβ–²+1
3Italy flagSumbu Kalambayβ–Ό-3
4United States flagMike McCallumβ–²+3
5United States flagIran Barkleyβ–Ό-1
6United Kingdom flagMichael WatsonNEW
7United Kingdom flagHerol Grahamβ–Ό-1
8United States flagMichael OlajideNEW
9United States flagRonnie EssettNEW
10United States flagKarama LeotaNEW

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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The title is now vacant(previously held by Italy flagSumbu Kalambay)

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Michael WatsonNow ranked #6
  • US flag
    Michael OlajideEnters at #8
  • US flag
    Ronnie EssettNow in the top 10 at #9
  • US flag
    Karama LeotaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Ray LeonardMoved up to Super Middleweight
  • US flag
    Thomas HearnsMoved up to Super Middleweight
  • US flag
    Darrin Van HornMoved down to Super Welterweight
  • VI flag
    Julian JacksonMoved down to Super Welterweight
  • FR flag
    Rene JacquotMoved down to Super Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Mike McCallumJumped from #7 to #4
    β–²+3
  • PA flag
    Roberto DuranFrom #3 to #2
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Iran BarkleyFrom #4 to #5
    β–Ό-1
  • GB flag
    Herol GrahamSlipped a spot to #7
    β–Ό-1