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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - January 2006

Welterweight rankings for January 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 January 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2006IBFJanuary 2006WBOJanuary 2006RINGJanuary 2006
🏆Luis Collazo
World Champion
Zab Judah
Champion
Antonio Margarito
Champion
Carlos BaldomirNEW
Champion
1Oktay Urkal
Vacant
Michael JenningsAntonio Margarito
2Carlos Quintana
Vacant
Walter Dario MatthysseZab Judah-2
3Frederic Klose
Vacant
Joshua ClotteyCory Spinks-1
4Michel TrabantWalter Dario Matthysse+2Mark Suarez+1Shane Mosley-1
5Joel Jair JulioKermit Cintron+2Michel Trabant-1Luis Collazo-1
6Mark Suarez
Vacant
Shane MosleyThomas Damgaard-1
7Arturo GattiFrederic Klose+1Joel Julio+1Kermit Cintron-1
8Walter Dario MatthysseThomas DamgaardNEWManuel Gomez-1Jose Antonio Rivera-1
9Demetrius Hopkins
Vacant
Felix Flores+2Oktay Urkal-1
10Farhad Bakirov
Vacant
Jan Zaveck+2David Estrada-1
11Marco Antonio Avendano
Vacant
Kermit Cintron-1
12Paul Williams
Vacant
Carlos Quintana+1
13Chris Smith
Vacant
Paul Williams+1
14Felix Flores
Vacant
Andrei Yeskin+1
15Freddy HernandezDemetrius HopkinsNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2005

IBFJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Thomas DamgaardInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Shane MosleyLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • Walter Dario MatthysseUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Kermit CintronClimbed a place to #5
    +1

WBOJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Felix FloresClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • Jan ZaveckJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sebastian LujanOut of the top 10 after being #9
  • Kermit CintronDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Felix FloresClimbed from #11 to #9
    +2
  • Jan ZaveckUp to #10 from #12
    +2
  • Mark SuarezClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Michel TrabantDown one place to #5
    -1
  • Manuel GomezDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Kermit CintronSlipped a spot to #11
    -1

RINGJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

🏆

There is a new Champion: Carlos Baldomir(previously Zab Judah)

Biggest fallers

  • Cory SpinksFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • Shane MosleyFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Luis CollazoSlipped a spot to #5
    -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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