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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - April 1980

Welterweight rankings for April 1980. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGApril 1980
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1Mexico flagPipino Cuevas
2United States flagRoberto Duran
3Puerto Rico flagWilfred Benitez
4United States flagThomas Heams
5United States flagPete Ranzany
6Denmark flagJorgen Hansen▲+1
7United States flagRandy Shields▼-1
8United States flagAdolfo ViruetNEW
9United States flagHarold Weston▼-1
10Uganda flagJosef Nsubuga

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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RINGApril 1980 vs March 1980

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Adolfo ViruetNow ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Jorgen HansenClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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    Randy ShieldsDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
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    Harold WestonSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1