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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - February 1987

Welterweight rankings for February 1987. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGFebruary 1987
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1
2Country flagMarlon Starling▲+2
3Country flagTommy Ayers▲+2
4United States flagSimon Brown▲+2
5
6
7Canada flagLuis Santana▲+1
8
9Country flagGene Hatcher

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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RINGFebruary 1987 vs January 1987

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Mark BrelandLast ranked #1
  • US flag
    Maurice BlockerWas #2 last month
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    Johnny BumphusOut of the top 10 after being #3
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    Tyrone TricePreviously held #7
  • GB flag
    Colin JonesWas #10 last month

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  • US flag
    Marlon StarlingFrom #4 to #2
    ▲+2
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    Tommy AyersNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Simon BrownNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    ▲+2