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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 1988

Welterweight rankings for May 1988. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMay 1988
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United Kingdom flagLloyd Honeyghan
Champion

1United States flagMarlon StarlingNEW
2United States flagSimon Brown▼-1
3United States flagMaurice Blocker▼-1
4United States flagMark BrelandNEW
5Mexico flagJorge VacaNEW
6United States flagRollin Williams▼-3
7Argentina flagJuan Martin Coggi▼-3
8United States flagRoger MayweatherNEW
9United States flagJames McGirtNEW
10United States flagMeldrick Taylor▼-4

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 1988

RINGMay 1988 vs April 1988

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Marlon StarlingEnters at #1
  • US flag
    Mark BrelandNow ranked #4
  • MX flag
    Jorge VacaInto the top 10 at #5
  • US flag
    Roger MayweatherNow ranked #8
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    James McGirtInto the top 10 at #9

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Meldrick TaylorNow #10 after being #6 last month
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Rollin WilliamsFell from #3 to #6
    ▼-3
  • AR flag
    Juan Martin CoggiFell from #4 to #7
    ▼-3