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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - January 2004

Welterweight rankings for January 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2004WBOJanuary 2004RINGJanuary 2004
🏆Cory Spinks
Super Champion
Antonio Margarito
Champion
Cory SpinksNEW
Champion
🏆Jose Antonio Rivera
World Champion
1Ricardo MayorgaJose CelayaRicardo Mayorga-1
2Thomas DamgaardRicardo MayorgaNEWVernon Forrest-1
3Carlos Manuel BaldomirVernon Forrest-1Antonio Margarito-1
4Vernon ForrestKermit Cintron-1Thomas Damgaard
5Michel TrabantNeil Sinclair-1Michele Piccirillo
6Kermit CintronMichele Piccirillo-1Manuel Gomez
7Farhad BakirovSebastian Lujan+1Andrew Lewis
8Teddy ReidNewton Villareal-2Teddy Reid
9Chris SmithHercules Kyvelos-2Jawaid Khaliq
10Cosme RiveraMichel Trabant+2Jose Antonio Rivera
11Hwanyung ParkTeddy Reid-2
12Alpaslan AguzumDavid Barnes+2
13Ishe Smith+1Carlos BaldomirNEW
14Carlos Quintana+1Freddy Hernandez-3
15Mustapha BouzidNEWTeddy Limoz-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2003

WBAJanuary 2004 vs November 2003

Biggest risers

  • Ishe SmithFrom #14 to #13
    +1
  • Carlos QuintanaClimbed a place to #14
    +1

WBOJanuary 2004 vs November 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Ricardo MayorgaNow in the top 10 at #2
  • Michel TrabantPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Teddy ReidDropped to #11
  • Carlos GonzalezOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Michel TrabantClimbed from #12 to #10
    +2
  • David BarnesClimbed from #14 to #12
    +2
  • Sebastian LujanClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Freddy HernandezDropped from #11 to #14
    -3
  • Newton VillarealSlipped from #6 to #8
    -2
  • Hercules KyvelosNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    -2

RINGJanuary 2004 vs December 2003

🏆

There is a new Champion: Cory Spinks(previously Ricardo Mayorga)

Biggest fallers

  • Vernon ForrestDown one place to #2
    -1
  • Antonio MargaritoFrom #2 to #3
    -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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