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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - September 2001

Welterweight rankings for September 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF September 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2001WBOSeptember 2001RINGSeptember 2001
🏆
Vacant
Daniel Santos
Champion
🏆Andrew Lewis
World Champion
1Ricardo MayorgaAntonio MargaritoShane Mosley
2Thomas DamgaardCory SpinksAndrew Lewis
3Michel TrabantMichel TrabantVernon Forrest
4Chantel StancielAntonio DiazThomas Damgaard
5Michele PiccirilloAlessandro Duran+1Daniel Santos
6James PageThomas Damgaard-1James Page
7Jose Antonio Rivera+8Hercules KyvelosRafael Pineda
8Carlos Manuel Baldomir-1Michele PiccirilloNEWAntonio Margarito+1
9Danny Perez-1Sergio Martinez+1Manuel Gomez+1
10
Vacant
Christian BladtNEWCory SpinksNEW
11Frederic Klose-1Danny Perez-3
12Julian Holland-1Ricardo Mayorga-3
13Kofi Jantuah-1Freddie Pendleton-1
14Jose Joaquin Rosa Gomez-1Neil Sinclair-1
15Hercules Kyvelos-1Julian Holland

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2001

WBASeptember 2001 vs August 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Jose Antonio RiveraUp from #15 to #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Frederic KloseNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Jose Antonio RiveraUp 8 places to #7
    +8

Biggest fallers

  • Carlos Manuel BaldomirSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Danny PerezDown one place to #9
    -1
  • Frederic KloseDown one place to #11
    -1

WBOSeptember 2001 vs August 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Michele PiccirilloNow in the top 10 at #8
  • Christian BladtNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Danny PerezJust outside at #11
  • Ricardo MayorgaCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Alessandro DuranClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Sergio MartinezClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Danny PerezDropped from #8 to #11
    -3
  • Ricardo MayorgaFell from #9 to #12
    -3
  • Thomas DamgaardDown one place to #6
    -1

RINGSeptember 2001 vs August 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Cory SpinksNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Shannan TaylorLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • Antonio MargaritoFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Manuel GomezUp one spot to #9
    +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.