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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - January 1932

Welterweight rankings for January 1932. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in January 1932.
RankRINGJanuary 1932
🏆Lou Brouillard
Champion
1Billy PetrolleNEW
2Jimmy McLarnin
3Young Corbett
4Jackie Fields
5Baby Joe Gans-4
6King Tut-1
7Eddie RanNEW
8Roy SmithNEW
9Teddy Yarosz+1
10Jackie BradyNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 1932

RINGJanuary 1932 vs December 1931

Entered the top 10

  • Billy PetrolleNow in the top 10 at #1
  • Eddie RanInto the top 10 at #7
  • Roy SmithNow in the top 10 at #8
  • Jackie BradyNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Billy TownsendOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • Franta NekolnyLast ranked #7
  • Paulie WalkerLast ranked #8
  • Jimmy BelmontLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • Teddy YaroszUp one spot to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Baby Joe GansDropped from #1 to #5
    -4
  • King TutDown one place to #6
    -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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