Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

IBF Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings — March 2008

Official Super Welterweight rankings for March 2008 from the IBF.

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 with the IBF.

Division
Period
Org
RankIBFMarch 2008
🏆United States flagCory Spinks
Champion

1United States flagSechew Powell▲+1
2
Vacant
3Colombia flagJoel Julio▲+1
4Spain flagSergio Martinez▲+3
5United States flagAlex Bunema▲+5
6United States flagJames Kirkland
7United States flagVerno Phillips▼-2
8Russia flagZaurbek Baysangurov
9Mexico flagSaul Roman
10Russia flagRoman Karmazin▲+1
11United States flagTravis SimmsNEW
12United States flagTerrance Cauthen
13France flagChristophe Canclaux
14United States flagKasim Ouma

Source: IBF

Report an error

About the Super Welterweight Division

Weight Limit: 147-154 lbs (66.7-69.9 kg)

Super Welterweight, also known as Junior Middleweight, sits between Welterweight and Middleweight. The division features fighters who combine welterweight speed with increased power.

Division Characteristics

Super Welterweights are known for their speed and technical skill, with many fighters capable of fighting at a high pace while maintaining power throughout the fight.

Notable Facts

The Super Welterweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. Many welterweights move up to this division as they age and gain weight.

Historical Context

Established in 1962, Super Welterweight has developed into a competitive division that often serves as a stepping stone between Welterweight and Middleweight.

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

Keep exploring

📊All organizations

Compare WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO in Super Welterweight.

🏆World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

📈Ranking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

📆Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

🔤Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

🥊Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

🏛️Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

🔍Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since February 2008

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Alex BunemaImproved from #9 to #5
    ▲+4
  • AR flag
    Sergio MartinezClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Verno PhillipsNow #7 after #4 last month
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    James KirklandDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Zaurbek BaysangurovSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1

IBF Super Welterweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest IBF monthly rankings (December 2005).

IBF Super Welterweight — Champion

United Kingdom flagJosh Kelly
January 2026 — Current
4 months
United States flagBakhram Murtazaliev
March 2024 — January 2026
1 year 11 months
United States flagJermell Charlo
September 2020 — November 2023
3 years 3 months
Dominican Republic flagJeison Rosario
January 2020 — September 2020
9 months
United States flagJulian Williams
May 2019 — January 2020
9 months
United States flagJarrett Hurd
February 2017 — May 2019
2 years 4 months
United States flagJermall Charlo
September 2015 — February 2017
1 year 6 months
United States flagCornelius Bundrage
December 2014 — September 2015
10 months
Mexico flagCarlos Molina
September 2013 — December 2014
1 year 4 months
United States flagCornelius Bundrage
July 2010 — September 2013
3 years 3 months
United States flagCory Spinks
May 2009 — July 2010
1 year 3 months
United States flagVerno Phillips
April 2008 — December 2008
9 months
United States flagCory Spinks
July 2006 — April 2008
1 year 10 months
Russia flagRoman Karmazin
December 2005 — July 2006
8 months