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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - July 1929

Welterweight rankings for July 1929. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between January 1928 and July 1929 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in July 1929.
RankRINGJuly 1929
1Jackie Fields+1
2Young Jack Thompson+2
3Bucky Lawless+6
4Gorilla Jones-1
5Tommy Freeman+2
6Sammy Baker+4
7Young Corbett-2
8My SullivanNEW
9Vince Dundee-3
10Johnny IndrisanoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 1929

RINGJuly 1929 vs June 1929

Entered the top 10

  • My SullivanEnters at #8
  • Johnny IndrisanoEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jimmy GoodrichMoved down to Super Lightweight
  • Joe DundeeLast ranked #1

Biggest risers

  • Bucky LawlessNow #3 after being #9 last month
    +6
  • Sammy BakerUp 4 places to #6
    +4
  • Young Jack ThompsonUp to #2 from #4
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Vince DundeeDropped from #6 to #9
    -3
  • Young CorbettFrom #5 to #7
    -2
  • Gorilla JonesFrom #3 to #4
    -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.

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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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