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Welterweight Boxing Rankings — September 2002

Official Welterweight rankings for September 2002.

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
RankWBASeptember 2002WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2002
🏆Nicaragua flagRicardo Mayorga
World Champion
Not available for September 2002
Not available for September 2002
United States flagAntonio Margarito
Champion

1
Vacant
Germany flagMichel Trabant
2Denmark flagThomas DamgaardArgentina flagSergio Martinez
3Germany flagMichel TrabantUnited States flagDanny Perez▲+1
4United States flagJose Antonio RiveraDenmark flagThomas Damgaard▼-1
5Guyana flagAndrew LewisDenmark flagHasan Al
6United States flagVincent PhillipsUnited Kingdom flagNeil Sinclair▲+1
7Argentina flagCarlos Manuel BaldomirUnited States flagJose Celaya▼-1
8United States flagCory Spinks▲+1Puerto Rico flagKermit Cintron
9France flagFrederic Klose▲+1Canada flagHercules Kyvelos
10Puerto Rico flagFelix Flores▲+1Colombia flagIgnacio Solar▲+2
11Canada flagHercules Kyvelos▲+1Colombia flagNewton Villareal
12Puerto Rico flagCarlos Quintana▲+1Mexico flagAntonio Diaz▼-2
13United States flagDanny Perez▼-5Denmark flagChristian Bladt▲+1
14United Kingdom flagJames HareUnited States flagJose Antonio Rivera▼-1
15Japan flagTeruo NagaseItaly flagAlessandro Duran

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 August 2002

WBASeptember 2002 vs August 2002

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Felix FloresClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Danny PerezDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Cory SpinksFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • FR flag
    Frederic KloseUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1
  • PR flag
    Felix FloresFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Danny PerezDropped from #8 to #13
    ▼-5

WBOSeptember 2002 vs August 2002

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Ignacio SolarPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Antonio DiazNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Ignacio SolarClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Danny PerezUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Neil SinclairFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Antonio DiazFrom #10 to #12
    ▼-2
  • DK flag
    Thomas DamgaardFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Jose CelayaDown one place to #7
    ▼-1