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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - November 1981

Welterweight rankings for November 1981. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGNovember 1981
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1United States flagThomas Heams
2United States flagRoger StaffordNEW
3Mexico flagPipino Cuevas▼-1
4United States flagRoberto Duran▼-1
5United States flagRandy Shields▼-1
6United States flagBruce Finch
7United States flagMilton McCrory▲+1
8United States flagAdolfo Viruet▼-1
9United Kingdom flagColin JonesNEW
10United States flagPete Ranzany▼-5

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 November 1981

RINGNovember 1981 vs September 1981

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Roger StaffordNow ranked #2
  • GB flag
    Colin JonesInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Luis PrimeraPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Milton McCroryUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Pete RanzanyFell from #5 to #10
    ▼-5
  • MX flag
    Pipino CuevasFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • PA flag
    Roberto DuranFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1