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Middleweight Boxing Rankings - September 2008

Middleweight rankings for September 2008. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC September 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2008IBFSeptember 2008WBOSeptember 2008RINGSeptember 2008
🏆Felix Sturm
World Champion
Arthur Abraham
Champion
Kelly Pavlik
Champion
Kelly Pavlik
Champion
1Sebastian Sylvester
Vacant
Sebastian ZbikArthur Abraham
2Anthony MundineRaul Marquez+1John DuddyFelix Sturm
3Sebastian ZbikSebastian Sylvester+1Marco RubioSebastian Sylvester
4Randy GriffinAmin Asikainen+1Joe GreeneAmin Asikainen
5Mariano CarreraKhoren Gevor+1Sebastian SylvesterRandy Griffin
6Khoren GevorYovany Lorenzo+2Khoren GevorJavier Castillejo
7Gennadiy Golovkin+2John Duddy+3Daniel GealeDavid Lopez
8Amin Asikainen-1Javier Castillejo+3Amin AsikainenRaul Marquez
9Mahir Oral-1Brian Vera+3Dmitry PirogJames McGirt Jr
10Avtandil Khurtsidze+1Dionisio MirandaNEWSteven BendallMarco Antonio Rubio
11Shannan Taylor-1Bronco McKart+2Gary Lockett
12Dionisio MirandaLajuan Simon+2Mahir OralNEW
13Renan St Juste+1Sebastien Demers-4Dionisio Miranda+1
14Koji SatoNEWMahir Oral+1Raul Marquez-2
15Hassan N'Dam N'JikamNEWSebastien Demers

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2008

WBASeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Avtandil KhurtsidzeUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Shannan TaylorJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Gennadiy GolovkinNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Avtandil KhurtsidzeFrom #11 to #10
    +1
  • Renan St JusteFrom #14 to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Amin AsikainenSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Mahir OralDown one place to #9
    -1
  • Shannan TaylorDown one place to #11
    -1

IBFSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Brian VeraClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • Dionisio MirandaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Fulgencio ZunigaLast ranked #6
  • Sebastien DemersFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • John DuddyNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Javier CastillejoFrom #10 to #8
    +2
  • Brian VeraUp to #9 from #11
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Sebastien DemersFell from #8 to #13
    -5

WBOSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Biggest risers

  • Dionisio MirandaFrom #14 to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Raul MarquezDown to #14 from #12
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.