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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - March 2001

Welterweight rankings for March 2001. 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 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2001WBOMarch 2001RINGMarch 2001
🏆Andrew Lewis
World Champion
Daniel Santos
Champion
1Ricardo MayorgaAntonio Margarito+1Shane Mosley
2Thomas Damgaard+1Michel Trabant-1Oscar De La Hoya
3Michel Trabant+2Cory SpinksAndrew Lewis+5
4Chantel Stanciel+2Thomas DamgaardVernon Forrest-1
5Jantuah Kofi+4Ricardo MayorgaOba Carr-1
6James Page+1Michele Piccirillo+1Wilfredo Rivera-1
7Arturo Gatti-5Hercules Kyvelos+2Thomas Damgaard-1
8Carlos Manuel Baldomir+2Kofi Jantuah-2Shannan Taylor-1
9Danny Perez+4Alessandro Duran-1Kofi Jantuah+1
10Frederic Klose+4Danny PerezDaniel SantosNEW
11Larry MarksNEWDiego Castillo+1
12Julian Holland+3Sergio Martinez-1
13Nicolas Cervera-2Jose Rosa GomezNEW
14Hercules KyvelosNEWChristian Bladt
15Fernando Sagrado-3Neil Sinclair-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2001

WBAMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Danny PerezPreviously ranked #13
  • Frederic KloseNow #10 (was #14)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Miguel Angel GonzalezOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • Oba CarrLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • Jantuah KofiUp 4 places to #5
    +4
  • Danny PerezNow #9 after being #13 last month
    +4
  • Frederic KloseImproved from #14 to #10
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Arturo GattiDown 5 places to #7
    -5
  • Fernando SagradoDropped from #12 to #15
    -3
  • Nicolas CerveraNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    -2

WBOMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Biggest risers

  • Hercules KyvelosFrom #9 to #7
    +2
  • Antonio MargaritoFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Michele PiccirilloFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Kofi JantuahFrom #6 to #8
    -2
  • Neil SinclairSlipped from #13 to #15
    -2
  • Michel TrabantDown one place to #2
    -1

RINGMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Daniel SantosNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Derrell ColeyWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Andrew LewisUp 5 places to #3
    +5
  • Kofi JantuahUp one spot to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Vernon ForrestDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Oba CarrSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Wilfredo RiveraFrom #5 to #6
    -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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