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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - September 2001

Middleweight rankings for September 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF September 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2001WBOSeptember 2001RINGSeptember 2001
🏆Bernard HopkinsNEW
Super Champion
Armand KrajncNEW
Champion
1Howard EastmanHoward EastmanBernard Hopkins
2Felix Trinidad-2Felix TrinidadNEWFelix Trinidad
3David Reid-1Erland Betare-1William Joppy
4William Joppy-1Bert Schenk+4Armand Krajnc
5Darren Obah-1Cristian Sanavia-2Harry Simon
6Julio Cesar Green-1Andras Galfi-2Keith Holmes
7Keith Holmes-1Hector Javier Velazco-2Howard Eastman
8Hacine Cherifi-1Tito Mendoza-2Hacine Cherifi
9Antonio Perugino-1Carl Daniels-2Carl Daniels
10Ryan Rhodes-1Paolo Roberto+1Antonio Perugino
11Tito Mendoza-1William Joppy-2
12Antwun EcholsRobert Allen-2
13Dwain WilliamsMikkel Kessler
14Naotaka HozumiAlejandro Berrio+1
15Evans AshiraFrancisco Galvez-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2001

WBASeptember 2001 vs August 2001

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Bernard Hopkins

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Tito MendozaNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • David ReidDown one place to #3
    -1
  • William JoppyDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Darren ObahDown one place to #5
    -1

WBOSeptember 2001 vs August 2001

🏆

There is a new Champion: Armand Krajnc(previously Harry Simon)

Entered the top 10

  • Felix TrinidadNow in the top 10 at #2
  • Paolo RobertoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • William JoppyWas #9 last month, now WBA World Champion
  • Robert AllenNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Bert SchenkUp 4 places to #4
    +4
  • Paolo RobertoFrom #11 to #10
    +1
  • Alejandro BerrioUp one spot to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Cristian SanaviaNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    -2
  • Andras GalfiFrom #4 to #6
    -2
  • Hector Javier VelazcoNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    -2

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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