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Welterweight Boxing Rankings β€” November 2006

Official Welterweight rankings for November 2006.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBANovember 2006WBCIBFNovember 2006WBONovember 2006
πŸ†Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cotto
World Champion
Not available for November 2006
Puerto Rico flagKermit Cintron
Champion
United States flagAntonio Margarito
Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
United States flagPaul Williams
2United States flagLuis Collazoβ–²+1
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagMiguel CottoNow Champion
3France flagFrederic Kloseβ–²+2United States flagPaul Williamsβ–²+1United States flagShane Mosley
4Germany flagOktay UrkalUnited States flagLuis Collazoβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagCarlos Quintana
5Colombia flagJoel Jair Julioβ–²+1Colombia flagJoel Julioβ–²+3Puerto Rico flagLuis Collazoβ–²+3
6United States flagPaul Williamsβ–²+1
Vacant
Ghana flagJoshua Clottey
7Puerto Rico flagCarlos Quintanaβ–Ό-5France flagFrederic KloseUnited States flagJan Zaveckβ–Ό-2
8Country flagDemetrius Hopkins
Vacant
United Kingdom flagMichael JenningsNEW
9Ukraine flagYuriy Nuzhnenkoβ–²+3Argentina flagWalter Dario Matthysseβ–²+1Mexico flagMiguel RodriguezNEW
10Uzbekistan flagFarhad Bakirovβ–Ό-1United States flagDavid Estradaβ–²+1Colombia flagJoel Julioβ–²+3
11Venezuela flagNelson Linaresβ–²+2Mexico flagMiquel A RodriguezNEWItaly flagLuciano AbisNEW
12Argentina flagSebastian LujanNEWUnited States flagRoberto Garciaβ–²+1United States flagZab Judah
13Dominican Republic flagDelvin Rodriguezβ–²+1
Vacant
Germany flagMichel Trabantβ–Ό-4
14United States flagGolden JohnsonNEWNicaragua flagRicardo MayorgaNEWIran flagTakalooNEW
15TΓΌrkiye flagAlpaslan AguzumKazakhstan flagVitaliy Demyanenko

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 October 2006

WBANovember 2006 vs October 2006

πŸ†

There is a new World Champion: Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cotto

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Yuriy NuzhnenkoPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Marco Antonio AvendanoMoved up to Super Welterweight
  • PR flag
    Miguel CottoOut of the top 10 after being #1

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Yuriy NuzhnenkoJumped from #12 to #9
    β–²+3
  • FR flag
    Frederic KloseNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    β–²+2
  • VE flag
    Nelson LinaresFrom #13 to #11
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Carlos QuintanaFell from #2 to #7
    β–Ό-5
  • UZ flag
    Farhad BakirovFrom #9 to #10
    β–Ό-1

IBFNovember 2006 vs October 2006

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: Puerto Rico flagKermit Cintron

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    David EstradaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Kermit CintronOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Joel JulioUp 3 places to #5
    β–²+3
  • AR flag
    Walter Dario MatthysseImproved from #12 to #9
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Paul WilliamsUp one spot to #3
    β–²+1

WBONovember 2006 vs October 2006

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Kermit CintronOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • DE flag
    Michel TrabantDown to #13
  • US flag
    Mark SuarezWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Luis CollazoNow #5 after #8 last month
    β–²+3
  • CO flag
    Joel JulioImproved from #13 to #10
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Michel TrabantDropped from #9 to #13
    β–Ό-4
  • SI flag
    Jan ZaveckSlipped from #5 to #7
    β–Ό-2