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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - October 2002

Official Welterweight rankings for October 2002.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBOOctober 2002RING
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United States flagAntonio Margarito
Champion
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1Germany flagMichel Trabant
2Argentina flagSergio Martinez
3United States flagDanny Perez
4Denmark flagThomas Damgaard
5Denmark flagHasan Al
6United States flagJose Celaya▲+1
7United Kingdom flagNeil Sinclair▼-1
8Puerto Rico flagKermit Cintron
9Colombia flagEner JulioNEW
10Canada flagHercules Kyvelos▼-1
11Colombia flagIgnacio Solar▼-1
12Colombia flagNewton Villareal▼-1
13Denmark flagChristian Bladt
14United States flagJose Antonio Rivera
15United States flagTeddy LimozNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2002

WBOOctober 2002 vs September 2002

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Ener JulioInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Ignacio SolarDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jose CelayaClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Neil SinclairFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • CA flag
    Hercules KyvelosSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1
  • CO flag
    Ignacio SolarDown one place to #11
    ▼-1