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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - February 2006

Welterweight rankings for February 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC February 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2006IBFFebruary 2006WBOFebruary 2006RINGFebruary 2006
🏆Luis Collazo
World Champion
Zab Judah
Champion
Antonio Margarito
Champion
Carlos Baldomir
Champion
1Oktay Urkal
Vacant
Walter Dario Matthysse+1Antonio Margarito
2Carlos Quintana
Vacant
Joshua Clottey+1Zab Judah
3Joel Jair Julio+2
Vacant
Michel Trabant+2Cory Spinks
4Frederic Klose-1Walter Dario Matthysse+1Mark SuarezShane Mosley
5Michel Trabant-1Kermit Cintron+1Joel Julio+2Luis Collazo
6Mark Suarez
Vacant
Shane MosleyArturo GattiNEW
7Arturo GattiFrederic Klose+1Manuel Gomez+1Kermit Cintron
8Walter Dario MatthysseArturo GattiNEWFelix Flores+1Jose Antonio Rivera
9Demetrius Hopkins
Vacant
Jan Zaveck+1Oktay Urkal
10Farhad BakirovDavid EstradaNEWYoung MuttleyNEWThomas Damgaard-4
11Marco Antonio AvendanoThomas Damgaard-2Kermit Cintron
12Paul WilliamsJames WebbNEWAndrei Yeskin+2
13Chris Smith
Vacant
Paul Williams
14Yuriy NuzhnenkoNEWPaul WilliamsNEWCarlos Quintana-2
15Felix Flores-1Demetrius Hopkins

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2006

WBAFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Biggest risers

  • Joel Jair JulioNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Frederic KloseDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Michel TrabantDown one place to #5
    -1
  • Felix FloresFrom #14 to #15
    -1

IBFFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Arturo GattiEnters at #8
  • David EstradaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Thomas DamgaardJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • Thomas DamgaardDropped from #8 to #11
    -3

WBOFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Young MuttleyInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michael JenningsLast ranked #1

Biggest risers

  • Michel TrabantClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • Joel JulioNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2
  • Andrei YeskinUp to #12 from #14
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Carlos QuintanaNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    -2

RINGFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Arturo GattiEnters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • David EstradaWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • Thomas DamgaardDropped from #6 to #10
    -4

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.