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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - March 2005

Welterweight rankings for March 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC, IBF and WBO March 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2005RINGMarch 2005
🏆Zab Judah
Super Champion
Zab Judah
Champion
🏆Luis CollazoNEW
World Champion
1Jose Antonio Rivera-1Antonio Margarito
2Frederic KloseCory Spinks
3Oktay UrkalThomas Damgaard
4Cosme Rivera+1Manuel Gomez
5Carlos Quintana+1Kermit Cintron
6Michel Trabant+1Jawaid Khaliq
7Walter Dario Matthysse+1Carlos Baldomir
8Mustapha Bouzid+2Cosme Rivera
9Farhad BakirovNEWDavid Estrada
10Sven Paris+1Jose Antonio RiveraNEW
11David Estrada+1
12Michele Orlando+1
13Terrance Cauthen+1
14Mark Suarez+1
15Joel Jair JulioNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2005

WBAMarch 2005 vs February 2005

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Luis Collazo(previously Jose Antonio Rivera)

Entered the top 10

  • Farhad BakirovNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Sven ParisPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Thomas DamgaardPreviously held #1
  • Carlos Manuel BaldomirOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Mustapha BouzidFrom #10 to #8
    +2
  • Cosme RiveraClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Carlos QuintanaFrom #6 to #5
    +1

RINGMarch 2005 vs February 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Jose Antonio RiveraEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sebastian LujanOut of the top 10 after being #10

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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