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Welterweight Boxing Rankings — April 2004

Official Welterweight rankings for April 2004.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2004WBCIBFWBOApril 2004
🏆United States flagCory Spinks
Super Champion
Not available for April 2004
Not available for April 2004
United States flagAntonio Margarito
Champion
🏆United States flagJose Antonio Rivera
World Champion

1Nicaragua flagRicardo MayorgaUnited States flagJose Celaya▲+2
2Denmark flagThomas DamgaardPuerto Rico flagKermit Cintron▲+2
3Argentina flagCarlos Manuel BaldomirArgentina flagSebastian Lujan▲+3
4United States flagVernon ForrestDenmark flagThomas DamgaardNEW
5Germany flagMichel TrabantGermany flagMichel Trabant▲+5
6Puerto Rico flagKermit CintronUnited States flagIshe Smith▲+3
7Uzbekistan flagFarhad BakirovColombia flagNewton Villareal▲+1
8United States flagTeddy ReidUnited Kingdom flagDavid Barnes▲+4
9United States flagChristopher SmithNEWArgentina flagCarlos Baldomir▲+4
10Mexico flagCosme RiveraArgentina flagWalter Dario MatthysseNEW
11United States flagIshe SmithUnited States flagTeddy Reid
12Puerto Rico flagCarlos QuintanaColombia flagRafael PinedaNEW
13France flagMustapha BouzidMexico flagFreddy Hernandez▲+1
14Argentina flagSebastian LujanPuerto Rico flagCarlos QuintanaNEW
15United States flagLuis CollazoUnited States flagTeddy Limoz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 March 2004

WBAApril 2004 vs March 2004

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Christopher SmithInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Chris SmithLast ranked #9

WBOApril 2004 vs March 2004

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Thomas DamgaardInto the top 10 at #4
  • GB flag
    David BarnesPreviously ranked #12
  • AR flag
    Carlos BaldomirNow #9 (was #13)
  • AR flag
    Walter Dario MatthysseInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Ricardo MayorgaOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • US flag
    Vernon ForrestLast ranked #2
  • GB flag
    Neil SinclairOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • IT flag
    Michele PiccirilloPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Michel TrabantJumped from #10 to #5
    ▲+5
  • GB flag
    David BarnesJumped from #12 to #8
    ▲+4
  • AR flag
    Carlos BaldomirImproved from #13 to #9
    ▲+4