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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - March 2000

Welterweight rankings for March 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF March 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2000WBOMarch 2000RINGMarch 2000
🏆James Page
World Champion
Akhmed Kotiev
Champion
1Andrew Lewis+1Michel TrabantOscar De La Hoya+1
2Shane Mosley+2Giovanni Parisi+1James Page+1
3Michel Trabant+2Vernon Forrest+1Shane Mosley+1
4Shannan Taylor+2David Kamau+1Vernon Forrest+1
5Vernon Forrest+2Alessandro DuranNEWOba Carr+1
6Thomas DamgaardNEWAndrew LewisShannan Taylor+2
7Oba Carr+1Kofi JantuahNEWWilfredo Rivera+2
8Jeff Malcolm+2Daniel SantosAhmed Katejev+2
9Carlos Manuel Baldomir+2Pernell Whitaker+1Thomas DamgaardNEW
10Frank OlsenNEWSam Garr-1Derrell ColeyNEW
11Nicolas Cervera+1Nicolas Cervera
12Alessandro DuranNEWAntonio Margarito
13Fernando Sagrado
14Alex Bunema
15Diego Castillo

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2000

WBAMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Thomas DamgaardInto the top 10 at #6
  • Carlos Manuel BaldomirUp from #11 - now #9
  • Frank OlsenNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ike QuarteyMoved up to Super Welterweight
  • Oscar De La HoyaPreviously held #1
  • Andrey PestraievLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • Shane MosleyNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    +2
  • Michel TrabantClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • Shannan TaylorUp to #4 from #6
    +2

WBOMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Alessandro DuranNow ranked #5
  • Kofi JantuahEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Shane MosleyLast ranked #2
  • Andrei PertriaevOut of the top 10 after being #7

Biggest risers

  • Giovanni ParisiUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Vernon ForrestClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • David KamauUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Sam GarrFrom #9 to #10
    -1

RINGMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Thomas DamgaardInto the top 10 at #9
  • Derrell ColeyEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Felix TrinidadMoved up to Super Welterweight
  • Jose Luis LopezWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • Shannan TaylorNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2
  • Wilfredo RiveraFrom #9 to #7
    +2
  • Ahmed KatejevClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2

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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