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Welterweight Boxing Rankings- February 1987

Welterweight boxing rankings archive for February 1987 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic welterweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Welterweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBO did not exist. The WBA, WBC and IBF February 1987 rankings are not available.
RankRINGFebruary 1987
🏆United Kingdom flagLloyd Honeyghan
Champion
1United States flagMark Breland
2United States flagMaurice Blocker
3United States flagMarlon Starling+1
4United States flagTommy Ayers+1
5United States flagSimon Brown+1
6United States flagTyrone Trice+1
7United States flagJohnny Bumphus-4
8United States flagLuis Santana
9South Korea flagJun Sok HwangNEW
10United States flagGene Hatcher-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since February 1987

RINGFebruary 1987 vs December 1986

Entered the top 10

  • KR flag
    Jun Sok HwangInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Colin JonesPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Marlon StarlingFrom #4 to #3
    +1
  • US flag
    Tommy AyersClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • US flag
    Simon BrownClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Johnny BumphusFell from #3 to #7
    -4
  • US flag
    Gene HatcherFrom #9 to #10
    -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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