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Welterweight Boxing Rankings — June 2016

Official Welterweight rankings for June 2016.

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
RankWBAJune 2016WBCIBFJune 2016WBOJune 2016
🏆United States flagKeith Thurman
World Champion
Not available for June 2016
United Kingdom flagKell Brook
Champion
United States flagJessie Vargas
Champion

1Russia flagDavid Avanesyan
Vacant
Philippines flagManny Pacquiao
2United States flagJose Benavidez Jr▲+2United States flagErrol Spence JrUnited States flagTimothy Bradley
3Thailand flagTewa KiramRussia flagKonstantin PonomarevUnited States flagErrol Spence Jr
4United States flagErrol Spence Jr▲+1Australia flagJeff HornAustralia flagJeff Horn
5Spain flagKerman Lejarraga▲+1United States flagLamont PetersonRussia flagKonstantin Ponomarev
6Colombia flagSamuel Vargas▲+1Italy flagLeonardo Bundu▲+1United Kingdom flagBradley Skeete
7United States flagShawn Porter▼-5United Kingdom flagBradley Skeete▲+1United States flagFrankie Gomez▲+1
8Zimbabwe flagCharles ManyuchiZimbabwe flagCharles Manyuchi▲+1Saudi Arabia flagAli Funeka▲+1
9United States flagShane MosleyUnited States flagEddie Gomez▲+5Ukraine flagTaras Shelestyuk▲+2
10Nicaragua flagRoberto ArriazaUnited States flagAndre Berto▲+3United States flagSamuel Vasquez
11Australia flagJeff HornUnited States flagSamuel Vasquez▼-5United States flagOmar Figueroa Jr▲+2
12Ukraine flagTaras ShelestyukCanada flagKevin BizierLithuania flagEgidijus Kavaliauskas
13DR Congo flagPaul KamangaMexico flagCarlos OcampoNEWUnited States flagLamont Peterson▼-6
14Dominican Republic flagCarlos AdamesGermany flagRico Muller▼-4Argentina flagAdrian Luciano Veron
15Venezuela flagIvan MatuteNEWFrance flagAhmed El MousaouiArgentina flagElias Leandro Vallejos

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 May 2016

WBAJune 2016 vs May 2016

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jose Benavidez JrNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Errol Spence JrClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • ES flag
    Kerman LejarragaUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Shawn PorterFell from #2 to #7
    ▼-5

IBFJune 2016 vs May 2016

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Eddie GomezJumped from #14 into the top 10
  • US flag
    Andre BertoPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Samuel VasquezJust outside at #11
  • DE flag
    Rico MullerFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Eddie GomezNow #9 after #14 last month
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    Andre BertoJumped from #13 to #10
    ▲+3
  • IT flag
    Leonardo BunduUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Samuel VasquezDown 5 places to #11
    ▼-5
  • DE flag
    Rico MullerNow #14 after #10 last month
    ▼-4

WBOJune 2016 vs May 2016

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Taras ShelestyukUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Lamont PetersonCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Taras ShelestyukFrom #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Omar Figueroa JrUp to #11 from #13
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Frankie GomezUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lamont PetersonFell from #7 to #13
    ▼-6