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Welterweight boxing rankings- April 1980

Welterweight boxing rankings archive for April 1980 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.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC April 1980 rankings are not available.
RankRINGApril 1980
🏆United States flagRay Leonard
Champion
1Mexico flagPipino Cuevas
2Panama flagRoberto Duran
3Puerto Rico flagWilfred Benitez
4United States flagThomas Hearns
5United States flagPete Ranzany
6Denmark flagJorgen Hansen+1
7United States flagRandy Shields-1
8United States flagAdolfo ViruetNEW
9United States flagHarold Weston-1
10Uganda flagJaliat KealwagaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since April 1980

RINGApril 1980 vs March 1980

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Adolfo ViruetNow ranked #8
  • UG flag
    Jaliat KealwagaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    David GreenWas #9 last month
  • UG flag
    Joseph NsubugaOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Randy ShieldsDown one place to #7
    -1
  • US flag
    Harold WestonSlipped a spot to #9
    -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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