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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - August 2000

Welterweight rankings for August 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 WBC and IBF August 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2000WBOAugust 2000RINGAugust 2000
🏆James Page
World Champion
Daniel Santos
Champion
1Andrew LewisMichel TrabantShane Mosley
2Oscar De La HoyaOscar De La HoyaOscar De La Hoya
3Michel TrabantAlessandro Duran+1James Page
4Arturo GattiNicolas Cervera+2Vernon Forrest
5Thomas DamgaardAntonio MargaritoOba Carr
6Oba CarrNeil Sinclair+3Wilfredo Rivera
7Shannan TaylorAkhmed Kotiev+3Shannan Taylor
8Frank Olsen+1Thomas DamgaardNEWThomas Damgaard
9Carlos Manuel Baldomir+2Kofi Jantuah+2Derrell Coley
10Alessandro DuranSergio Martinez+2Andrew Lewis
11Fernando Sagrado+1Ricardo MayorgaNEW
12Danny PerezNEWHarry Dhami-4
13Alex Bunema+1
14Nicolas Cervera+1
15Jantuah KofiNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2000

WBAAugust 2000 vs July 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Carlos Manuel BaldomirClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vernon ForrestWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Carlos Manuel BaldomirNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    +2
  • Frank OlsenUp one spot to #8
    +1
  • Fernando SagradoFrom #12 to #11
    +1

WBOAugust 2000 vs July 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Thomas DamgaardInto the top 10 at #8
  • Kofi JantuahUp from #11 - now #9
  • Sergio MartinezJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vernon ForrestWas #3 last month
  • Scott DixonPreviously held #7
  • Harry DhamiNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Neil SinclairNow #6 after being #9 last month
    +3
  • Akhmed KotievJumped from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Nicolas CerveraNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Harry DhamiNow #12 after being #8 last month
    -4

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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