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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - April 1988

Welterweight rankings for April 1988. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGApril 1988
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United Kingdom flagLloyd Honeyghan
Champion

1United States flagSimon Brown▲+4
2United States flagMaurice Blocker▲+1
3United States flagRollin Williams▲+3
4Argentina flagJuan Martin Coggi▲+3
5
6United States flagMeldrick TaylorNEW

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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Month-over-month changes since April 1988

RINGApril 1988 vs March 1988

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Meldrick TaylorNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Marlon StarlingWas #1 last month
  • US flag
    Mark BrelandLast ranked #2
  • MX flag
    Jorge VacaPreviously held #4
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    Roger MayweatherLast ranked #8
  • US flag
    James McGirtPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Simon BrownNow #1 after being #5 last month
    ▲+4
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    Rollin WilliamsImproved from #6 to #3
    ▲+3
  • AR flag
    Juan Martin CoggiImproved from #7 to #4
    ▲+3