RING Super Welterweight Title History Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in October 1974, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.
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RING Super Welterweight - World Champion
Became champion: 26 September 2020
Won the title by defeating Jeison Rosario.
First shown in October 2020 rankings View source
Became champion: 14 September 2013
Won the title by defeating Saul Alvarez.
First shown in September 2013 rankings View source
Became champion: 20 April 2013
Won the title by defeating Austin Trout.
First shown in April 2013 rankings View source
Became champion: 13 March 2004
Won the title by unanimous decision over Shane Mosley.
First shown in April 2004 rankings View source
Became champion: 13 September 2003
Won the title by defeating Oscar De La Hoya.
First shown in September 2003 rankings View source
Became champion: 14 September 2002
Won the title by defeating Fernando Vargas.
First shown in September 2002 rankings View source
Became champion: 3 December 1982
Won the title by defeating Wilfred Benitez.
First shown in May 1983 rankings View source
Became champion: 25 June 1981
Won the super welterweight championship by stopping Ayub Kalule in the ninth round.
First shown in July 1981 rankings View source
Became champion: 24 October 1979
Won the super welterweight championship by defeating Masashi Kudo by unanimous decision over fifteen rounds.
First shown in November 1979 rankings View source
Became champion: 9 August 1978
Won the title by defeating Eddie Gazo.
First shown in August 1978 rankings View source
Became champion: 5 March 1977
Won the title by defeating Miguel Angel Castellini.
First shown in March 1977 rankings View source
Became champion: 8 October 1976
Won the title by defeating Jose Duran.
First shown in October 1976 rankings View source
Became champion: 18 May 1976
Won the title by defeating Koichi Wajima.
First shown in May 1976 rankings View source
Became champion: 17 February 1976
Won the title by defeating Yuh Jae-doo.
First shown in April 1976 rankings View source
Became champion: 7 June 1975
Won the title by defeating Koichi Wajima.
First shown in July 1975 rankings View source
Became champion: 21 January 1975
Won the title by defeating Oscar Albarado.
First shown in February 1975 rankings View source
Became champion: 4 June 1974
Won the title by defeating Koichi Wajima.
First shown in October 1974 rankings View source 
Ayub Kalule
Masashi Kudo
Eddie Gazo
Jose Duran
Jae Do Yuh