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Welterweight boxing rankings- June 1938

Welterweight boxing rankings archive for June 1938 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 WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in June 1938.
RankRINGJune 1938
🏆United States flagHenry ArmstrongNEW
Champion
1United States flagBarney Ross-1
2Philippines flagCeferino Garcia-1
3United States flagHolman Williams+1
4Belgium flagFelix Wouters-2
5Germany flagGustave Eder-2
6United States flagKenny La Salle-1
7Italy flagSaverio Turiello-1
8United States flagMilt Aron-1
9United States flagFritzie Zivic-1
10Netherlands flagAndrea Jessurun-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived June 1938.

Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.

Month-over-month changes since June 1938

RINGJune 1938 vs May 1938

🏆

There is a new Champion: United States flagHenry Armstrong(previously United States flagBarney Ross)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Maxie BergerLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Holman WilliamsFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • BE flag
    Felix WoutersFrom #2 to #4
    -2
  • DE flag
    Gustave EderDown to #5 from #3
    -2
  • PH flag
    Ceferino GarciaFrom #1 to #2
    -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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