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IBF Middleweight boxing rankings- April 2019

IBF Middleweight rankings archive for April 2019. This page is the IBF-only list. View all IBF rankings, or compare the Middleweight boxing rankings across all organizations, or open the latest IBF Middleweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAWBCIBFViewingWBORING
RankIBFApril 2019
๐Ÿ†Mexico flagSaul AlvarezNEW
Champion
1Ukraine flagSergiy Derevyanchenko+2
2
Vacant
3Kazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkin+7
4Poland flagKamil Szeremeta
5United States flagDaniel Jacobs-5
6Germany flagPatrick Wojcicki+1
7Brazil flagEsquiva Falcao+1
8Canada flagSteve Rolls+1
9Ecuador flagJack Culcay-7
10Canada flagSteven Butler+2
11Canada flagPatrice Volny
12Kazakhstan flagMeiirim Nursultanov+1
13Ireland flagLuke Keeler+1
14United Kingdom flagLiam WilliamsNEW
15Ireland flagJason QuigleyNEW

Source: IBF Archived April 2019.

Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.

Month-over-month changes since March 2019

๐Ÿ†

There is a new Champion: Mexico flagSaul Alvarez(previously United States flagDaniel Jacobs)

Entered the top 10

  • CA flag
    Steven ButlerJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    David LemieuxWas #5 last month
  • JP flag
    Ryota MurataWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • KZ flag
    Gennadiy GolovkinImproved from #10 to #3
    +7
  • UA flag
    Sergiy DerevyanchenkoFrom #3 to #1
    +2
  • CA flag
    Steven ButlerUp to #10 from #12
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Jack CulcayDown 7 places to #9
    -7

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 รlvarez.

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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IBF Middleweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest IBF monthly rankings (December 2005).

IBF Middleweight - Champion

Ireland flagAaron McKenna
August 2026 - Current
1 month
Kazakhstan flagZhanibek Alimkhanuly
October 2023 - March 2026
2 years 6 months
Germany flagVincenzo Gualtieri
June 2023 - October 2023
5 months
Kazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkin
October 2019 - January 2023
3 years 4 months
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
April 2019 - July 2019
4 months
United States flagDaniel Jacobs
October 2018 - April 2019
7 months
Kazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkin
October 2015 - May 2018
2 years 8 months
Canada flagDavid Lemieux
June 2015 - October 2015
5 months
United States flagJermain Taylor
September 2014 - March 2015
7 months
Australia flagSam Soliman
May 2014 - September 2014
5 months
Germany flagFelix Sturm
November 2013 - May 2014
7 months
United Kingdom flagDarren Barker
August 2013 - November 2013
4 months
Australia flagDaniel Geale
May 2011 - August 2013
2 years 4 months
Germany flagSebastian Sylvester
September 2009 - May 2011
1 year 9 months
Germany flagArthur Abraham
December 2005 - July 2009
3 years 8 months