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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - October 2008

Welterweight rankings for October 2008. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC October 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2008IBFOctober 2008WBOOctober 2008RINGOctober 2008
🏆Antonio Margarito
Super Champion
Joshua Clottey
Champion
Paul Williams
Champion
Vacant
🏆Yuriy Nuzhnenko
World Champion
1Luis Collazo
Vacant
Miguel CottoAntonio Margarito
2Nelson Linares
Vacant
Shane Mosley+1Paul Williams
3Miguel CottoShane Mosley+2Michael Jennings-1Miguel Cotto
4Vyacheslav SenchenkoIsaac HlatshwayoJan ZaveckShane Mosley
5Shane MosleyNEWLuis Collazo+1Jesus Soto KarassJoshua Clottey
6Jan Zaveck-1Zab Judah+1Antonin Decarie+1Carlos Quintana
7Frederic Klose-1Kermit Cintron+1Euri Gonzalez+1Zab Judah
8Charlie Navarro-1Jan Zaveck+4Vitaliy Demyanenko+1Luis Collazo
9Vitaliy Demyanenko-1Rafal JackiewiczNEWLuis Collazo+2Isaac Hlatshwayo
10Euri Gonzalez-1Lovemore NdouChristian BladtAndre Berto
11Hector David Saldivia-1Alfonso GomezValeriy BrazhnikNEW
12Mike Jones-1Jesus Soto Karass+1Carlos Quintana
13Jesus Soto Karass-1Delvin Rodriguez+1Kell Brook
14Rafal Jackiewicz-1Said Ouali+1Luciano Abis
15Motoki SasakiJorge Miranda

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2008

WBAOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Shane MosleyNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hector David SaldiviaJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • Jan ZaveckDown one place to #6
    -1
  • Frederic KloseDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Charlie NavarroFrom #7 to #8
    -1

IBFOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Jan ZaveckUp from #11 - now #8
  • Rafal JackiewiczEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jackson Osei BonsuLast ranked #8
  • Alfonso GomezNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Jan ZaveckImproved from #11 to #8
    +3
  • Shane MosleyFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Isaac HlatshwayoDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Lovemore NdouSlipped a spot to #10
    -1
  • Alfonso GomezFrom #10 to #11
    -1

WBOOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Luis CollazoClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jackson Osei BonsuLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • Luis CollazoUp to #9 from #11
    +2
  • Shane MosleyFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Antonin DecarieClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Michael JenningsSlipped a spot to #3
    -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.

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