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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - March 2002

Welterweight rankings for March 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC, IBF and WBO March 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2002RINGMarch 2002
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Vacant
Vernon Forrest
Champion
🏆Ricardo MayorgaNEW
World Champion
1
Vacant
Shane Mosley
2Thomas DamgaardAndrew Lewis
3Michel TrabantThomas Damgaard
4Michele Piccirillo+1Daniel Santos
5Andrew Lewis-5Antonio Diaz
6Jose Antonio Rivera+1Antonio Margarito
7Golden JohnsonNEWManuel Gomez
8Carlos Manuel BaldomirMichele Piccirillo
9Vince PhillipsNEWCory Spinks
10Hiroyuki MaedaDanny Perez
11Danny Perez
12Frederic Klose
13Julian Holland
14Jose Joaquin Rosa Gomez
15Hercules Kyvelos

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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WBAMarch 2002 vs February 2002

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There is a new World Champion: Ricardo Mayorga(previously Andrew Lewis)

Entered the top 10

  • Golden JohnsonEnters at #7
  • Vince PhillipsNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Chantel StancielPreviously held #4
  • James PageWas #6 last month
  • Nick AcevedoOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Michele PiccirilloUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Jose Antonio RiveraUp one spot 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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.