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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - November 2006

Welterweight rankings for November 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC November 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2006IBFNovember 2006WBONovember 2006RINGNovember 2006
🏆Miguel CottoNEW
World Champion
Kermit CintronNEW
Champion
Antonio Margarito
Champion
Floyd Mayweather JrNEW
Champion
1
Vacant
Vacant
Paul WilliamsAntonio Margarito+1
2Luis Collazo+1
Vacant
Miguel CottoThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Carlos Baldomir-2
3Frederic Klose+2Paul Williams+1Shane MosleyZab Judah
4Oktay UrkalLuis Collazo+1Carlos QuintanaLuis Collazo
5Joel Jair Julio+1Joel Julio+3Luis Collazo+3Kermit Cintron
6Paul Williams+1
Vacant
Joshua ClotteyOktay Urkal
7Carlos Quintana-5Frederic KloseJan Zaveck-2Arturo Gatti
8Demetrius Hopkins
Vacant
Michael JenningsNEWPaul Williams
9Yuriy Nuzhnenko+3Walter Dario Matthysse+1Miguel RodriguezNEWCarlos Quintana
10Farhad Bakirov-1David Estrada+1Joel Julio+3Joshua Clottey
11Nelson Linares+2Miguel Angel RodriguezNEWLuciano AbisNEW
12Sebastian LujanNEWRoberto Garcia+1Zab Judah
13Delvin Rodriguez+1
Vacant
Michel Trabant-4
14Golden JohnsonNEWRicardo MayorgaNEWTakalooNEW
15Alpaslan AguzumVitaliy Demyanenko

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2006

WBANovember 2006 vs October 2006

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Miguel Cotto

Entered the top 10

  • Yuriy NuzhnenkoPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Marco Antonio AvendanoMoved up to Super Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • Yuriy NuzhnenkoJumped from #12 to #9
    +3
  • Frederic KloseNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
  • Nelson LinaresFrom #13 to #11
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Carlos QuintanaFell from #2 to #7
    -5
  • Farhad BakirovFrom #9 to #10
    -1

IBFNovember 2006 vs October 2006

🏆

There is a new Champion: Kermit Cintron

Entered the top 10

  • David EstradaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Biggest risers

  • Joel JulioUp 3 places to #5
    +3
  • Walter Dario MatthysseImproved from #12 to #9
    +3
  • Paul WilliamsUp one spot to #3
    +1

WBONovember 2006 vs October 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Michael JenningsNow ranked #8
  • Miguel RodriguezEnters at #9
  • Joel JulioJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kermit CintronWas #7 last month, now IBF Champion
  • Michel TrabantDown to #13
  • Mark SuarezWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Luis CollazoNow #5 after being #8 last month
    +3
  • Joel JulioImproved from #13 to #10
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Michel TrabantDropped from #9 to #13
    -4
  • Jan ZaveckSlipped from #5 to #7
    -2

RINGNovember 2006 vs October 2006

🏆

There is a new Champion: Floyd Mayweather Jr(previously Carlos Baldomir)

Biggest risers

  • Antonio MargaritoFrom #2 to #1
    +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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