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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - September 1986

Welterweight rankings for September 1986. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGSeptember 1986
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United Kingdom flagLloyd HoneyghanNEW
Champion
1United States flagTommy Ayers
2United States flagMaurice Blocker
3United States flagSimon Brown+1
4United States flagJohnny Bumphus+1
5United States flagMarlon Starling+1
6United States flagMark Breland+1
7United States flagLuis Santana+1
8United Kingdom flagColin Jones+1
9United States flagTyrone Trice+1
10South Korea flagJun Sok HwangNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagLloyd Honeyghan(previously United States flagDonald Curry)

Entered the top 10

  • KR flag
    Jun Sok HwangInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lloyd HoneyghanLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Simon BrownClimbed a place to #3
    +1
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    Johnny BumphusClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • US flag
    Marlon StarlingUp one spot to #5
    +1