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RING Middleweight Boxing Rankings - May 2023

Official Middleweight rankings for May 2023 from the RING.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history with the RING.

Division
Period
Org
RankRINGMay 2023
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Vacant

1Kazakhstan flagGennadiy Golovkin
2Mexico flagJaime Munguiaβ–²+2
3Kazakhstan flagZhanibek Alimkhanulyβ–²+2
4Dominican Republic flagCarlos Adamesβ–²+4
5United Kingdom flagLiam SmithNEW
6Ukraine flagSergiy Derevyanchenkoβ–²+3
7Cuba flagErislandy Laraβ–²+3
8Kazakhstan flagMeiirim NursultanovNEW
9United Kingdom flagFelix CashNEW
10United Kingdom flagChris Eubank Jrβ–Ό-4

Source: RING

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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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Month-over-month changes since September 2022

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Liam SmithEnters at #5
  • KZ flag
    Meiirim NursultanovNow in the top 10 at #8
  • GB flag
    Felix CashInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jermall CharloOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • US flag
    Demetrius AndradeWas #3 last month
  • JP flag
    Ryota MurataPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Carlos AdamesJumped from #8 to #4
    β–²+4
  • UA flag
    Sergiy DerevyanchenkoUp 3 places to #6
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Erislandy LaraUp 3 places to #7
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Chris Eubank JrFell from #6 to #10
    β–Ό-4

RING Middleweight Title History

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