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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - October 1993

Welterweight rankings for October 1993. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGOctober 1993
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1United States flagPernell Whitaker
2Puerto Rico flagFelix Trinidad
3Venezuela flagCrisanto Espana
4United States flagBuddy McGirt
5Mexico flagLuis Ramon Campas
6Puerto Rico flagWilfredo Rivera
7United States flagDavid Gonzalez
8Ghana flagIke QuarteyNEW
9United States flagOba CarrNEW
10United States flagLarry Barnes▼-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 1993

RINGOctober 1993 vs September 1993

Entered the top 10

  • GH flag
    Ike QuarteyInto the top 10 at #8
  • US flag
    Oba CarrNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Santos CardonaLast ranked #9
  • US flag
    Kevin PompeyOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Larry BarnesDown to #10 from #8
    ▼-2