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Welterweight boxing rankings- July 1971

Welterweight boxing rankings archive for July 1971 across organizations. This page is the combined welterweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Welterweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC July 1971 rankings are not available.
RankRINGJuly 1971
🏆Mexico flagJose Napoles
Champion
1United States flagErnie Lopez+1
2France flagMarcel Cerdan Jr+1
3United States flagAdolph Pruitt-2
4France flagRobert Gallois+3
5United States flagBilly Backus-1
6Canada flagClyde Gray
7Mexico flagRaul SorianoNEW
8United States flagHedgemon Lewis
9United States flagPercy Pugh-4
10Italy flagSandro Lopopolo-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived July 1971.

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Month-over-month changes since July 1971

RINGJuly 1971 vs June 1971

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Raul SorianoEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Ralph CharlesLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Robert GalloisJumped from #7 to #4
    +3
  • US flag
    Ernie LopezFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • FR flag
    Marcel Cerdan JrClimbed a place to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Percy PughFell from #5 to #9
    -4
  • US flag
    Adolph PruittNow ranked #3 (was #1)
    -2
  • US flag
    Billy BackusSlipped 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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