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Welterweight Boxing Rankings — October 2006

Official Welterweight rankings for October 2006.

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 four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAOctober 2006WBCIBFOctober 2006WBOOctober 2006
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Vacant
Not available for October 2006
Vacant
United States flagAntonio Margarito
Champion

1Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cotto
Vacant
United States flagPaul Williams
2Puerto Rico flagCarlos Quintana
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagMiguel CottoNEW
3United States flagLuis CollazoPuerto Rico flagKermit CintronUnited States flagShane Mosley▼-1
4Germany flagOktay UrkalUnited States flagPaul WilliamsPuerto Rico flagCarlos Quintana▼-1
5France flagFrederic KloseUnited States flagLuis CollazoUnited States flagJan Zaveck▼-1
6Colombia flagJoel Jair Julio
Vacant
Ghana flagJoshua Clottey▼-1
7United States flagPaul WilliamsFrance flagFrederic Klose▲+1United States flagKermit Cintron▼-1
8Country flagDemetrius HopkinsColombia flagJoel Julio▲+1Puerto Rico flagLuis Collazo▼-1
9Uzbekistan flagFarhad Bakirov
Vacant
Germany flagMichel Trabant▼-1
10Venezuela flagMarco Antonio AvendanoArgentina flagWalter Dario Matthysse▲+2United States flagMark Suarez▼-1
11United States flagOscar DiazUnited States flagDavid Estrada▲+2United States flagVivian Harris▼-1
12Ukraine flagYuriy NuzhnenkoArgentina flagWalter Dario MatthysseUnited States flagZab Judah▼-1
13Venezuela flagNelson LinaresUnited States flagRoberto Garcia▲+2Colombia flagJoel Julio▼-1
14Dominican Republic flagDelvin Rodriguez
Vacant
Mexico flagCosme Rivera▼-1
15Türkiye flagAlpaslan Aguzum
Vacant
Kazakhstan flagVitaliy Demyanenko

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 September 2006

IBFOctober 2006 vs September 2006

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Walter Dario MatthysseUp from #12 to #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GH flag
    Joshua ClotteyPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

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

WBOOctober 2006 vs September 2006

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Miguel CottoNow in the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GY flag
    Vivian HarrisDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Shane MosleyDown one place to #3
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Carlos QuintanaSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • SI flag
    Jan ZaveckDown one place to #5
    ▼-1