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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - April 2000

Welterweight rankings for April 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC and IBF April 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBOApril 2000RINGApril 2000
🏆Akhmed Kotiev
Champion
1Michel TrabantOscar De La Hoya
2Vernon Forrest+1James Page
3Giovanni Parisi-1Shane Mosley
4David KamauVernon Forrest
5Alessandro DuranOba Carr
6Kofi Jantuah+1Shannan Taylor
7Nicolas Cervera+4Wilfredo Rivera
8Daniel SantosAhmed Katejev
9Sam Garr+1Thomas Damgaard
10Pernell Whitaker-1Derrell Coley
11Antonio Margarito+1
12Neil SinclairNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2000

WBOApril 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Nicolas CerveraUp from #11 - now #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Andrew LewisWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • Nicolas CerveraUp 4 places to #7
    +4
  • Vernon ForrestClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Kofi JantuahFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Giovanni ParisiDown one place to #3
    -1
  • Pernell WhitakerSlipped a spot to #10
    -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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