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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - August 2022

Welterweight rankings for August 2022. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAAugust 2022WBCIBFAugust 2022WBOAugust 2022RING
🏆United States flagErrol Spence Jr
Super Champion
Not available for August 2022
United States flagErrol Spence Jr
Champion
United States flagTerence Crawford
Super Champion
Not available for August 2022
🏆Lithuania flagEimantas Stanionis
World Champion
1United States flagVergil Ortiz JrUnited States flagJaron EnnisUnited States flagVergil Ortiz Jr
2United States flagJaron Ennis
Vacant
United States flagJaron Ennis
3United States flagKeith ThurmanUnited States flagVergil Ortiz JrUnited States flagKeith Thurman
4United Kingdom flagConor BennUkraine flagKaren ChukhadzhianUnited Kingdom flagConor Benn
5Cuba flagYordenis UgasUnited Kingdom flagConor BennCanada flagCody Crowley+1
6Venezuela flagGabriel MaestreUnited States flagKeith ThurmanRussia flagDavid Avanesyan+1
7Russia flagRadzhab ButaevUkraine flagIvan GolubUnited States flagAlexis Rocha+4
8United States flagJesus Alejandro Ramos JrArmenia flagDavid AvanesyanUnited States flagBlair CobbsNEW
9Ukraine flagTaras ShelestyukUzbekistan flagShakhram GiyasovJapan flagKeita Obara
10United States flagTresean Wiggins+3United States flagRashidi EllisNEWJapan flagRyota Toyoshima
11Tajikistan flagMekhrubon Sanginov+3United States flagCody Crowley-1United Kingdom flagLewis Crocker-3
12United States flagMykal Fox-1United States flagAlexis Rocha-1United States flagGiovani Santillan
13United States flagJamal James-1United Kingdom flagEkow Essuman-1Ukraine flagKaren Chukhadzhian
14United Kingdom flagMichael McKinson-4Albania flagFlorian Marku-1United Kingdom flagLee McAllister
15Argentina flagJose Angel Gabriel RosaBelgium flagQuentin GomezNamibia flagCharles Shinima

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 2022

WBAAugust 2022 vs July 2022

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Tresean WigginsJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Michael McKinsonFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tresean WigginsNow #10 after being #13 last month
    +3
  • TJ flag
    Mekhrubon SanginovImproved from #14 to #11
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Michael McKinsonNow #14 after being #10 last month
    -4
  • US flag
    Mykal FoxFrom #11 to #12
    -1
  • US flag
    Jamal JamesDown one place to #13
    -1

IBFAugust 2022 vs July 2022

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Rashidi EllisEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Cody CrowleyJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Cody CrowleyFrom #10 to #11
    -1
  • US flag
    Alexis RochaDown one place to #12
    -1
  • GB flag
    Ekow EssumanDown one place to #13
    -1

WBOAugust 2022 vs July 2022

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Alexis RochaClimbed from #11 up to #7
  • US flag
    Blair CobbsNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Michael McKinsonOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • GB flag
    Lewis CrockerNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Alexis RochaNow #7 after being #11 last month
    +4
  • CA flag
    Cody CrowleyClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • RU flag
    David AvanesyanFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Lewis CrockerFell from #8 to #11
    -3