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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - February 2003

Official Welterweight rankings for February 2003.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAFebruary 2003WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2003RING
🏆Nicaragua flagRicardo Mayorga
Super Champion
Not available for February 2003
Not available for February 2003
United States flagAntonio Margarito
Champion
Not available for February 2003

1
Vacant
Germany flagMichel Trabant
2Denmark flagThomas DamgaardUnited Kingdom flagNeil Sinclair
3Germany flagMichel TrabantUnited States flagJose Celaya
4United States flagJose Antonio RiveraGuyana flagAndrew Lewis▲+1
5United States flagVernon ForrestNEWSweden flagPaolo Roberto▼-1
6Argentina flagCarlos Manuel BaldomirDenmark flagHasan Al
7United States flagCory SpinksPuerto Rico flagKermit Cintron
8Puerto Rico flagFelix FloresColombia flagEner Julio
9Puerto Rico flagCarlos QuintanaPuerto Rico flagFelix Flores
10United States flagVincent PhillipsCanada flagHercules Kyvelos
11Canada flagHercules KyvelosColombia flagNewton Villareal
12Guyana flagAndrew Lewis▼-7Colombia flagIgnacio Solar
13United States flagDanny Perez▼-1United States flagDanny Perez
14United Kingdom flagJames Hare▼-1United States flagJose Antonio Rivera
15Uzbekistan flagFarhad Bakirov▼-1United States flagTeddy Limoz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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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WBAFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Vernon ForrestEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GY flag
    Andrew LewisNow ranked #12

Biggest fallers

  • GY flag
    Andrew LewisDown 7 places to #12
    ▼-7
  • US flag
    Danny PerezDown one place to #13
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    James HareSlipped a spot to #14
    ▼-1

WBOFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Biggest risers

  • GY flag
    Andrew LewisClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • SE flag
    Paolo RobertoFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1