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| Rank | IBFAugust 2008 |
|---|---|
| 🏆 | Vacant |
| 1 | Vacant |
| 2 |  Joshua Clottey |
| 3 | Vacant |
| 4 |  Zab Judah |
| 5 | Shane Mosley |
| 6 | Luis Collazo |
| 7 |  Isaac Hlatshwayo |
| 8 |  Kermit Cintron |
| 9 |  Jackson Osei Bonsu |
| 10 |  Lovemore Ndou |
| 11 |  Alfonso Gomez |
| 12 |  Jan Zaveck |
| 13 | Jesus Soto |
| 14 |  Delvin Rodriguez |
| 15 |  Said Ouali |
Source: IBF
Welterweight is one of boxing's most competitive and talent-rich divisions. The weight class has consistently produced exciting fights and has been home to many of boxing's biggest stars.
Welterweights are known for their speed, skill, and combination punching. The division features a mix of technical boxers and aggressive punchers, leading to diverse and exciting matchups.
The Welterweight division has been home to legendary fighters like Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao. The division is known for producing high-profile, lucrative fights.
Welterweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, with a history of producing competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.
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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).
Lewis Crocker