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Welterweight Boxing Rankings — August 2012

Official Welterweight rankings for August 2012.

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
RankWBAAugust 2012WBCIBFAugust 2012WBOAugust 2012
🏆United States flagPaul Malignaggi
World Champion
Not available for August 2012
United States flagRandall Bailey
Champion
United States flagTimothy Bradley
Champion

1Argentina flagDiego Gabriel Chaves
Vacant
Philippines flagManny Pacquiao
2United Kingdom flagAmir KhanNEWUnited Kingdom flagKell Brook▲+1United States flagDevon Alexander
3United Kingdom flagKell Brook▼-1Argentina flagHector David Saldivia▲+1United States flagJan Zaveck
4Puerto Rico flagThomas Dulorme▼-1United States flagDevon Alexander▲+1United Kingdom flagKell Brook
5Ukraine flagVyacheslav Senchenko▼-1Slovenia flagJan Zaveck▲+1Russia flagDmitry Mikhailenko
6Argentina flagMarcos Rene Maidana▼-1Poland flagRafal Jackiewicz▲+1United Kingdom flagFrankie Gavin
7United States flagEd ParedesUnited States flagCarson Jones▲+1United States flagShawn PorterNEW
8United States flagJessie Vargas▲+1Australia flagNaoufel Ben Rabeh▲+1Namibia flagBethel UshonaNEW
9Canada flagKevin Bizier▲+1United States flagMike Jones▲+1United States flagMike Jones▼-1
10Italy flagLeonardo Bundu▲+1South Africa flagChris Van Heerden▲+1Ukraine flagValeriy Brazhnik
11Mexico flagPablo Cesar CanoNEWUnited States flagRonald Cruz▲+1United States flagBrad Solomon
12Italy flagPhil Lo Greco▲+1Nigeria flagOyewale Omotoso▲+1Philippines flagDennis Laurente
13Uzbekistan flagRavshan Hudaynazarov▲+1United Kingdom flagLee PurdyNEWUnited States flagEd Paredes▲+1
14Thailand flagTewa Kiram▲+1United States flagEdward Paredes▲+1Puerto Rico flagThomas Dulorme▼-1
15Panama flagJose MirandaNEWArgentina flagGumersindo Lucas Carrasco

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 July 2012

WBAAugust 2012 vs July 2012

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Amir KhanNow ranked #2
  • IT flag
    Leonardo BunduUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Souleymane M'bayeMoved down to Super Lightweight
  • PA flag
    Alberto MosqueraMoved down to Super Lightweight

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jessie VargasFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • CA flag
    Kevin BizierClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1
  • IT flag
    Leonardo BunduUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Kell BrookFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Thomas DulormeSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav SenchenkoFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2012 vs July 2012

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Shawn PorterNow ranked #7
  • NA flag
    Bethel UshonaEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jorge Paez JrOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • US flag
    Jessie VargasPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Ed ParedesUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Mike JonesSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Thomas DulormeSlipped a spot to #14
    ▼-1