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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - April 2002

Welterweight rankings for April 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2002WBOApril 2002RINGApril 2002
🏆Ricardo Mayorga
World Champion
Antonio MargaritoNEW
Champion
Vernon Forrest
Champion
1
Vacant
Shane Mosley+2Shane Mosley
2Thomas DamgaardSergio Martinez+2Andrew Lewis
3Michel TrabantChristian Bladt+2Antonio Margarito+3
4Jose Antonio Rivera+2Thomas Damgaard+2Thomas Damgaard-1
5Andrew LewisMichel Trabant+2Antonio Diaz
6Golden Johnson+1Julian Holland+2Manuel Gomez+1
7Vince Phillips+2Hercules Kyvelos+2Michele Piccirillo+1
8Carlos Manuel BaldomirDanny Perez+2Cory Spinks+1
9Danny Perez+2Jose Celaya+2Danny Perez+1
10Frederic Klose+2Antonio Diaz-8Golden JohnsonNEW
11Jeffrey HillNEWNeil Sinclair+1
12Hiroyuki Maeda-2Kermit Cintron+1
13James HareNEWAlessandro Duran+1
14Jose Joaquin Rosa GomezJose Antonio Rivera+1
15Hercules KyvelosNewton VillarealNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Danny PerezPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • Frederic KloseNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michele PiccirilloOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • Hiroyuki MaedaNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Jose Antonio RiveraFrom #6 to #4
    +2
  • Vince PhillipsUp to #7 from #9
    +2
  • Danny PerezUp to #9 from #11
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Hiroyuki MaedaFrom #10 to #12
    -2

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

🏆

There is a new Champion: Antonio Margarito

Entered the top 10

  • Jose CelayaClimbed from #11 up to #9

Biggest risers

  • Shane MosleyNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    +2
  • Sergio MartinezClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Christian BladtFrom #5 to #3
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio DiazDown 8 places to #10
    -8

RINGApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Golden JohnsonEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Daniel SantosMoved up to Super Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • Antonio MargaritoImproved from #6 to #3
    +3
  • Manuel GomezUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Michele PiccirilloFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Thomas DamgaardFrom #3 to #4
    -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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