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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - October 2001

Welterweight rankings for October 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF October 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2001WBOOctober 2001RINGOctober 2001
🏆
Vacant
Daniel Santos
Champion
🏆Andrew Lewis
World Champion
1Ricardo MayorgaAntonio MargaritoShane Mosley
2Thomas DamgaardCory SpinksAndrew Lewis
3Michel TrabantMichel TrabantVernon Forrest
4Chantel StancielAntonio DiazThomas Damgaard
5Michele PiccirilloAlessandro DuranDaniel Santos
6James PageThomas DamgaardAntonio DiazNEW
7Jose Antonio RiveraSergio Martinez+2Antonio Margarito+1
8Carlos Manuel BaldomirMichele PiccirilloManuel Gomez+1
9Hiroyuki MaedaNEWChristian Bladt+1Michele PiccirilloNEW
10Danny Perez-1Danny Perez+1James Page-4
11
Vacant
Julian Holland+4
12Frederic Klose-1Hercules Kyvelos-5
13Julian Holland-1Ricardo Mayorga-1
14Jose Joaquin Rosa GomezNeil Sinclair
15Hercules KyvelosRafael PinedaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2001

WBAOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Hiroyuki MaedaEnters at #9

Biggest fallers

  • Danny PerezFrom #9 to #10
    -1
  • Frederic KloseDown one place to #12
    -1
  • Julian HollandFrom #12 to #13
    -1

WBOOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Danny PerezPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hercules KyvelosNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Julian HollandUp 4 places to #11
    +4
  • Sergio MartinezClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Christian BladtClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Hercules KyvelosDown 5 places to #12
    -5
  • Ricardo MayorgaDown one place to #13
    -1

RINGOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Antonio DiazEnters at #6
  • Michele PiccirilloNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rafael PinedaLast ranked #7
  • Cory SpinksLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Antonio MargaritoFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Manuel GomezUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • James PageDropped from #6 to #10
    -4

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.