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Welterweight boxing rankings- October 1940

Welterweight boxing rankings archive for October 1940 across organizations. This page is the combined welterweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Welterweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in October 1940.
RankRINGOctober 1940
🏆United States flagFritzie ZivicNEW
Champion
1United States flagHenry Armstrong-1
2Puerto Rico flagCocoa Kid-1
3United States flagCharley Burley-1
4United States flagIzzy Jannazzo
5United States flagHolman Williams
6United States flagMike Kaplan
7Canada flagMaxie Berger
8United States flagAl Davis
9United States flagEddie DolanNEW
10United States flagVictor Dellicurti-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived October 1940.

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Month-over-month changes since October 1940

RINGOctober 1940 vs September 1940

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There is a new Champion: United States flagFritzie Zivic(previously United States flagHenry Armstrong)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Eddie DolanInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Young Kid McCoyLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Cocoa KidFrom #1 to #2
    -1
  • US flag
    Charley BurleyFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • US flag
    Victor DellicurtiDown one place 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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