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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - November 1986

Welterweight rankings for November 1986. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGNovember 1986
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1United States flagMark Breland▲+5
2United States flagMaurice Blocker
3Country flagJohnny Bumphus▲+1
4United States flagMarlon Starling▲+1
5Country flagTommy Ayers▼-4
6United States flagSimon Brown▼-3
7United States flagTyrone Trice▲+2
8Country flagGene HatcherNEW
9United Kingdom flagColin Jones▼-1

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 1986

RINGNovember 1986 vs October 1986

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Gene HatcherInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Luis SantanaWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Mark BrelandImproved from #6 to #1
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    Tyrone TriceFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Johnny BumphusClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Tommy AyersNow #5 after being #1 last month
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Simon BrownNow #6 after being #3 last month
    ▼-3
  • GB flag
    Colin JonesDown one place to #9
    ▼-1