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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - November 1985

Welterweight rankings for November 1985. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGNovember 1985
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United States flagDonald CurryNEW
Champion
1United States flagMilton McCrory+1
2United States flagTommy Ayers+1
3United States flagMaurice Blocker+1
4United States flagMarlon StarlingNEW
5United States flagSimon Brown
6United Kingdom flagLloyd Honeyghan+2
7United Kingdom flagColin Jones-1
8United States flagJohnny Bumphus+2
9United States flagHorace ShuffordNEW
10United Kingdom flagSylvester Mittee-3

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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RINGNovember 1985 vs October 1985

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There is a new Champion: United States flagDonald Curry

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Marlon StarlingEnters at #4
  • US flag
    Horace ShuffordNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Donald CurryMoved up to Super Welterweight
  • US flag
    Jerome KinneyOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Lloyd HoneyghanNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2
  • US flag
    Johnny BumphusUp to #8 from #10
    +2
  • US flag
    Milton McCroryUp one spot to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Sylvester MitteeFell from #7 to #10
    -3
  • GB flag
    Colin JonesFrom #6 to #7
    -1