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Welterweight boxing rankings- April 1940

Welterweight boxing rankings archive for April 1940 across organizations. This page is the combined welterweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Welterweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in April 1940.
RankRINGApril 1940
🏆United States flagHenry Armstrong
Champion
1Puerto Rico flagCocoa Kid+1
2United States flagHolman Williams+2
3United States flagIzzy Jannazzo+2
4United States flagMilt Aron-3
5United States flagFritzie Zivic-2
6Puerto Rico flagPedro Montanez
7United States flagSteve Mamakos+1
8Canada flagMaxie Berger-1
9United States flagMike Kaplan
10United States flagSteve BelloiseNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived April 1940.

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 April 1940

RINGApril 1940 vs March 1940

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Steve BelloiseNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Arthur DanaharLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Holman WilliamsFrom #4 to #2
    +2
  • US flag
    Izzy JannazzoFrom #5 to #3
    +2
  • PR flag
    Cocoa KidUp one spot to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Milt AronDown 3 places to #4
    -3
  • US flag
    Fritzie ZivicSlipped from #3 to #5
    -2
  • CA flag
    Maxie BergerDown one place to #8
    -1

About the Welterweight Division

Weight Limit: 140-147 lbs (63.5-66.7 kg)

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.

Division Characteristics

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.

Notable Facts

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.

Historical Context

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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