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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - October 1929

Welterweight rankings for October 1929. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in October 1929.
RankRINGOctober 1929
🏆Jackie Fields
Champion
1Jimmy McLarninNEW
2Young Corbett-1
3Gorilla Jones-1
4Tommy Freeman+2
5Vince DundeeNEW
6Eddie Roberts-2
7Young Jack Thompson-4
8Jack Hood-1
9My Sullivan-1
10Sammy BakerNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 1929

RINGOctober 1929 vs September 1929

Entered the top 10

  • Jimmy McLarninEnters at #1
  • Vince DundeeInto the top 10 at #5
  • Sammy BakerInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bucky LawlessOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • Andy Di VodiLast ranked #9
  • Johnny RobertsLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Tommy FreemanUp to #4 from #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Young Jack ThompsonFell from #3 to #7
    -4
  • Eddie RobertsDown to #6 from #4
    -2
  • Young CorbettDown one place to #2
    -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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