Best Middleweight
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The 1985 clash between Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns remains a landmark event in boxing history. Held in Las Vegas, the middleweight bout was characterized by intense action and devastating knockdowns from Hagler, ultimately resulting in a third-round stoppage victory. This fight is notable for it...
Held in September 1957, Basilio upset Robinson by split decision to capture the middleweight title in a fight named Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year.
The September 2018 middleweight rematch in Las Vegas where Canelo Alvarez defeated Gennady Golovkin by majority decision in a disputed but widely watched bout.
A September 2017 middleweight title unification fight in Las Vegas between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin that ended in a controversial split draw.
The Canelo Alvarez versus Gennady Golovkin rivalry represents a significant chapter in contemporary boxing. This trilogy of middleweight matches, spanning from 2017 to 2022, produced intensely competitive and often disputed bouts. The series captivated fans with its high stakes and showcased the ski...
A September 2001 middleweight unification bout in which Hopkins stopped the previously unbeaten Trinidad in round 12 at Madison Square Garden.
Leonard controversially ended Hagler's undisputed middleweight reign with a split decision in April 1987, producing one of boxing's most debated verdicts.
Robinson regained the middleweight title from Basilio via split decision in March 1958, earning him a record fifth world middleweight championship.
The Anderson Silva versus Chael Sonnen rivalry was a defining chapter in UFC middleweight history. The intense exchanges between these two fighters fueled captivating matchups throughout the early 2010s. Sonnen’s aggressive strategy and verbal attacks contrasted with Silva's renowned technical skill...
The second of six bouts between Robinson and LaMotta (1942–1951), this contest was LaMotta's sole victory over Robinson in their storied rivalry.
The Robinson-LaMotta rivalry represents one of boxing’s most compelling and intensely personal rivalries. Six fights between middleweight champions Jake LaMotta and Sugar Ray Robinson from 1942 to 1951 captivated audiences with their contrasting styles and volatile personalities. The series is parti...
Hagler stopped the unbeaten Ugandan challenger John Mugabi by KO in round 11 in March 1986 to retain his undisputed middleweight championship.
The 1977 middleweight championship rematch in which Carlos Monzon defeated Rodrigo Valdes by unanimous decision in what proved to be his final professional fight before retirement.
Gennady Golovkin edged Daniel Jacobs by unanimous decision in March 2017 at Madison Square Garden, retaining unified middleweight titles in a fight where Jacobs became the first man to floor GGG.
A September 2012 WBC middleweight title defense in Las Vegas in which Martinez retained his belt by stopping Chavez Jr. in round 12 after dominating the majority of the fight.
Gennady Golovkin unified IBF and WBA middleweight titles in October 2015 at Madison Square Garden with an 8th-round TKO of previously unbeaten Canadian David Lemieux.
Hagler defeated Duran by unanimous decision in November 1983 to retain his undisputed middleweight title in a highly anticipated clash of all-time greats.
The Canelo-Golovkin rivalry was a middleweight boxing trilogy from 2017 to 2022, beginning with a draw before two Alvarez decisions.
Their November 1979 title fight ended in a controversial draw, widely viewed as a result that unjustly denied Hagler the middleweight championship.
On October 2, 1942 in New York, Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Jake LaMotta by unanimous decision in the first of their six career bouts, one of boxing's most celebrated rivalries.
The 1971 middleweight title fight in which Argentine champion Carlos Monzon defeated former two-division champion Emile Griffith, extending his long unbeaten streak.
The 1976 WBA and WBC middleweight unification fight in which Carlos Monzon defeated Colombian contender Rodrigo Valdes by majority decision to consolidate the undisputed championship.
A September 2004 middleweight title fight in which Bernard Hopkins stopped De La Hoya with a body shot in round 9 to retain the undisputed middleweight championship.
Canelo Alvarez defeated former welterweight champion Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision in November 2015, winning the WBC middleweight title before a sell-out crowd in Las Vegas.
2015 WBC middleweight title fight in which Alvarez defeated reigning champion Cotto by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden, claiming the title at age 25.
Canelo Álvarez unified WBC, WBA, and IBF middleweight titles in May 2019 with a unanimous decision over IBF champion Daniel Jacobs at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Brook moved up two weight classes to challenge Golovkin for the IBF middleweight title in Sheffield in 2016, losing by fifth-round TKO in a brave but outmatched effort.
Canelo Álvarez stopped Amir Khan by KO in round 6 in Las Vegas in 2016, with Khan having moved up two divisions to challenge for the WBC middleweight title.
Gennady Golovkin knocked out replacement opponent Vanes Martirosyan in round 2 in May 2018 after Canelo Álvarez withdrew from a scheduled rematch following a failed drug test.
