Welterweight boxing rankings- October 1954
Welterweight boxing rankings archive for October 1954 across organizations. Combined rankings list, not fight records. Single-organization lists: RING, or view the latest Welterweight rankings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in October 1954.
| Rank | RINGOctober 1954 |
|---|---|
 |  Johnny SaxtonWorld Champion Johnny Saxton: won the title by defeating Kid Gavilan. Event date: 20 October 1954. First shown in the October 1954 rankings.Official source |
| 1 |  Kid Gavilan |
| 2 | Carmen Basilio |
| 3 | Del Flanagan |
| 4 | Ramon Fuentes |
| 5 | Freddie Dawson |
| 6 | Al Andrews |
| 7 | Tony Demarco |
| 8 | Vince Martinez |
| 9 |  Hector Constance |
| 10 |  Wally Thom |
Sources
October 1954 archive
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Month-over-month changes since October 1954
Month-over-month changes since September 1954
RINGOctober 1954 vs September 1954
There is a new Champion: Johnny Saxton(previously Kid Gavilan)
Became champion:
Won the title by defeating Kid Gavilan.
First shown in October 1954 rankingsView sourceEntered the top 10
- Hector ConstanceEnters at #9
Dropped out of the top 10
- Chico VaronaPreviously held #5
Biggest risers
- Al AndrewsUp to #6 from #8
- Tony DemarcoUp to #7 from #9
Biggest fallers
- Carmen BasilioFrom #1 to #2
- Del FlanaganSlipped a spot to #3
- Ramon FuentesDown one place to #4
WBA Welterweight Title History
WBC Welterweight Title History
IBF Welterweight Title History
WBO Welterweight Title History
RING Welterweight Title History
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