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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - January 2002

Welterweight rankings for January 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2002WBOJanuary 2002RINGJanuary 2002
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Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
🏆Andrew Lewis
World Champion
1Ricardo MayorgaAntonio MargaritoShane Mosley
2Thomas DamgaardAntonio DiazAndrew Lewis
3Michel TrabantShane MosleyNEWVernon Forrest
4Chantel StancielSergio Martinez+2Thomas Damgaard
5Michele PiccirilloChristian Bladt+3Daniel Santos
6James PageJulian Holland+1Antonio Diaz
7Jose Antonio RiveraMichel Trabant-2Antonio Margarito
8Carlos Manuel BaldomirHercules Kyvelos+2Manuel Gomez
9Nick AcevedoNEWDanny Perez+2Michele Piccirillo
10Hiroyuki Maeda-1Thomas Damgaard-1Cory SpinksNEW
11Danny Perez-1Jose CelayaNEW
12Frederic KloseAlessandro Duran-8
13Julian HollandNeil Sinclair
14Jose Joaquin Rosa GomezJose Antonio Rivera
15Hercules KyvelosRicardo Mayorga

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2001

WBAJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Nick AcevedoNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Danny PerezJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • Hiroyuki MaedaFrom #9 to #10
    -1
  • Danny PerezDown one place to #11
    -1

WBOJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Shane MosleyNow ranked #3
  • Danny PerezUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Cory SpinksOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • Alessandro DuranCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Christian BladtJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Sergio MartinezClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • Hercules KyvelosNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Alessandro DuranFell from #4 to #12
    -8
  • Michel TrabantDown to #7 from #5
    -2
  • Thomas DamgaardDown one place to #10
    -1

RINGJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Cory SpinksNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • James PagePreviously held #10

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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