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Welterweight Boxing Rankings — July 2002

Official Welterweight rankings for July 2002.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJuly 2002WBCIBFWBOJuly 2002
🏆Nicaragua flagRicardo Mayorga
World Champion
Not available for July 2002
Not available for July 2002
United States flagAntonio Margarito
Champion

1
Vacant
Germany flagMichel Trabant
2Denmark flagThomas DamgaardArgentina flagSergio Martinez
3Germany flagMichel TrabantDenmark flagThomas Damgaard
4United States flagJose Antonio RiveraUnited States flagDanny Perez
5Guyana flagAndrew LewisDenmark flagHasan Al▲+1
6United States flagGolden JohnsonUnited Kingdom flagNeil Sinclair▲+1
7United States flagVincent PhillipsUnited States flagJose Celaya▼-2
8Argentina flagCarlos Manuel BaldomirCanada flagHercules Kyvelos
9United States flagDanny PerezPuerto Rico flagKermit Cintron
10France flagFrederic KloseMexico flagAntonio Diaz
11Puerto Rico flagFelix FloresColombia flagNewton Villareal
12Canada flagHercules KyvelosColombia flagIgnacio Solar▲+1
13United States flagCory SpinksNEWDenmark flagChristian Bladt▼-1
14United Kingdom flagJames Hare▼-1Italy flagAlessandro Duran
15Japan flagTeruo NagaseUnited States flagJose Antonio Rivera

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since June 2002

WBAJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    James HareDown one place to #14
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Hasan AlFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Neil SinclairFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Ignacio SolarUp one spot to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jose CelayaFrom #5 to #7
    ▼-2
  • DK flag
    Christian BladtSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1