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RING Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings - April 1986

RING Super Welterweight rankings for April 1986. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankRINGApril 1986
🏆United States flagThomas HearnsNEW
Champion
1United States flagJohn MugabiNEW
2Country flagMike McCallum▼-1
3Country flagDavey Moore
4Country flagBuster Drayton
5Country flagMatthew Hilton
6U.S. Virgin Islands flagJulian JacksonNEW
7United States flagDonald Curry
8Country flagMark Medal
9Country flagDavid Braxton
10Country flagJames GreenNEW

Source: RING

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.

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Month-over-month changes since March 1986

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    John MugabiEnters at #1
  • VI flag
    Julian JacksonInto the top 10 at #6
  • US flag
    James GreenNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Carlos SantosOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • US flag
    Clint JacksonOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Mike McCallumFrom #1 to #2
    ▼-1

RING 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 RING monthly rankings (January 1980).

RING Super Welterweight — Champion

United States flagJermell Charlo
October 2020 — October 2024
4 years 1 month
United States flagFloyd Mayweather Jr
September 2013 — July 2015
1 year 11 months
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
April 2013 — September 2013
6 months
United States flagRonald Wright
April 2004 — October 2005
1 year 7 months
United States flagShane Mosley
September 2003 — April 2004
8 months
United States flagOscar De La Hoya
September 2002 — September 2003
1 year 1 month
United States flagThomas Hearns
May 1983 — October 1986
3 years 6 months
United States flagRay Leonard
June 1981 — July 1982
1 year 2 months
Uganda flagAyub Kalule
January 1980 — June 1981
1 year 6 months