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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - October 2005

Welterweight rankings for October 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF October 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2005WBOOctober 2005RINGOctober 2005
🏆Zab Judah
Super Champion
Antonio Margarito
Champion
Zab Judah
Champion
🏆Luis Collazo
World Champion
1Oktay UrkalMichael JenningsAntonio Margarito
2Shane MosleyWalter Dario MatthysseCory Spinks
3Carlos QuintanaMichel TrabantShane Mosley
4Frederic KloseMark SuarezLuis Collazo
5Michel TrabantJoshua ClotteyThomas Damgaard
6Sharmba MitchellSebastian LujanKermit Cintron
7Walter Dario MatthysseManuel GomezJose Antonio Rivera
8Farhad BakirovJoel JulioOktay Urkal
9Sven ParisKermit CintronDavid Estrada
10James WebbNEWCarlos QuintanaSebastian Lujan
11Joel Jair Julio+2Felix Flores+2
12Michele Orlando-2Thomas Damgaard+2
13Paul Williams-2Jan ZaveckNEW
14Mark Suarez-2Andrei Yeskin-2
15Freddy Hernandez-1David Barnes

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2005

WBAOctober 2005 vs August 2005

Entered the top 10

  • James WebbEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michele OrlandoFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • Joel Jair JulioNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Michele OrlandoSlipped from #10 to #12
    -2
  • Paul WilliamsFrom #11 to #13
    -2
  • Mark SuarezFrom #12 to #14
    -2

WBOOctober 2005 vs September 2005

Biggest risers

  • Felix FloresClimbed from #13 to #11
    +2
  • Thomas DamgaardNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Andrei YeskinSlipped from #12 to #14
    -2

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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