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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - November 2002

Welterweight rankings for November 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2002WBONovember 2002RINGNovember 2002
🏆Ricardo Mayorga
World Champion
Antonio Margarito
Champion
Vernon Forrest
Champion
1
Vacant
Michel TrabantRicardo Mayorga
2Thomas DamgaardNeil Sinclair+5Antonio Margarito
3Michel TrabantJose Celaya+3Thomas Damgaard
4Jose Antonio RiveraHasan Al+1Andrew Lewis
5Andrew LewisKermit Cintron+3Antonio Diaz
6Carlos Manuel Baldomir+1Paolo RobertoNEWManuel Gomez
7Cory Spinks+1Andrew LewisNEWCory Spinks
8Felix Flores+2Ener Julio+1Michele Piccirillo
9Carlos Quintana+3Felix FloresNEWJawaid Khaliq+1
10Vince Phillips-4Hercules KyvelosDanny Perez-1
11Hercules KyvelosNewton Villareal+1
12Frederic Klose-3Ignacio Solar-1
13Danny PerezDanny Perez-10
14
Vacant
Jose Antonio Rivera
15Teruo NagaseTeddy Limoz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2002

WBANovember 2002 vs September 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Carlos QuintanaNow #9 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Frederic KloseCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Carlos QuintanaImproved from #12 to #9
    +3
  • Felix FloresClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2
  • Carlos Manuel BaldomirFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Vince PhillipsNow #10 after being #6 last month
    -4
  • Frederic KloseFell from #9 to #12
    -3

WBONovember 2002 vs October 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Paolo RobertoInto the top 10 at #6
  • Andrew LewisEnters at #7
  • Felix FloresInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sergio MartinezWas #2 last month
  • Danny PerezFell to #13
  • Thomas DamgaardWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • Neil SinclairNow #2 after being #7 last month
    +5
  • Jose CelayaJumped from #6 to #3
    +3
  • Kermit CintronJumped from #8 to #5
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Danny PerezDropped from #3 to #13
    -10
  • Ignacio SolarSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

RINGNovember 2002 vs October 2002

Biggest risers

  • Jawaid KhaliqUp one spot to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Danny PerezFrom #9 to #10
    -1

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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