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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - October 2006

Welterweight rankings for October 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC October 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2006IBFOctober 2006WBOOctober 2006RINGOctober 2006
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Vacant
Vacant
Antonio Margarito
Champion
Carlos Baldomir
Champion
1Miguel Cotto
Vacant
Paul WilliamsFloyd Mayweather Jr
2Carlos Quintana
Vacant
Miguel CottoNEWAntonio Margarito
3Luis CollazoKermit CintronShane Mosley-1Zab Judah
4Oktay UrkalPaul WilliamsCarlos Quintana-1Luis Collazo
5Frederic KloseLuis CollazoJan Zaveck-1Kermit Cintron
6Joel Jair Julio
Vacant
Joshua Clottey-1Oktay Urkal
7Paul WilliamsFrederic Klose+1Kermit Cintron-1Arturo Gatti
8Demetrius HopkinsJoel Julio+1Luis Collazo-1Paul Williams
9Farhad Bakirov
Vacant
Michel Trabant-1Carlos Quintana
10Marco Antonio AvendanoWalter Dario Matthysse+2Mark Suarez-1Joshua Clottey
11Oscar DiazDavid Estrada+2Vivian Harris-1
12Yuriy NuzhnenkoWalter Dario MatthysseZab Judah-1
13Nelson LinaresRoberto Garcia+2Joel Julio-1
14Delvin Rodriguez
Vacant
Cosme Rivera-1
15Alpaslan Aguzum
Vacant
Vitaliy Demyanenko

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2006

IBFOctober 2006 vs September 2006

🏆

The title is now vacant

Entered the top 10

  • Walter Dario MatthysseUp from #12 to #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Joshua ClotteyPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Walter Dario MatthysseFrom #12 to #10
    +2
  • David EstradaFrom #13 to #11
    +2
  • Roberto GarciaUp to #13 from #15
    +2

WBOOctober 2006 vs September 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Miguel CottoNow in the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vivian HarrisDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • Shane MosleyDown one place to #3
    -1
  • Carlos QuintanaSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Jan ZaveckDown one place to #5
    -1

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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