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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - April 2002

Super Bantamweight rankings for April 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2002WBOApril 2002RINGApril 2002
🏆
Vacant
Agapito Sanchez
Champion
Paulie Ayala
Champion
🏆Yoddamrong Sithyodthong
World Champion
1Salim Medjkoune+1Joan GuzmanManny Pacquiao
2Israel Vazquez+1Marcos LiconaBones Adams
3Yober Ortega+1Israel VazquezWillie Jorrin
4Paulie Ayala+1Oscar Larios+2Lehlo Ledwaba
5Kozo Ishii+1Jose ValbuenaOscar Larios
6Osamu Sato+1Salim Medjkoune+1Michael Brodie
7Johnny Armour+1Somsak Singchachuval+1Yoddamrong Sithyodthong
8Somsak Sithchatchawal+1Anusorn Yotjan+2Osamu Sato
9Michael Brodie+1Nedal HusseinEnrique Sanchez
10Enrique Sanchez+1Ratanachai Sor Vorapin+3Israel Vazquez
11Nedal Hussein+1Celestino Caballero
12Oscar Larios+1Bones Adams
13Jose Cheo Rojas+1Sergio LeonNEW
14Napapol Kiatisakchokchai+1John Michael Johnson-10
15Akihiro KanaiNEWMiguel Mallon

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Yoddamrong Sithyodthong)

Entered the top 10

  • Enrique SanchezUp from #11 - now #10

Biggest risers

  • Salim MedjkouneUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Israel VazquezClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Yober OrtegaFrom #4 to #3
    +1

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • John Michael JohnsonCurrently at #14

Biggest risers

  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinImproved from #13 to #10
    +3
  • Oscar LariosClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • Anusorn YotjanNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • John Michael JohnsonFell from #4 to #14
    -10

About the Super Bantamweight Division

Weight Limit: 118-122 lbs (53.5-55.3 kg)

Super Bantamweight, also known as Junior Featherweight, sits between Bantamweight and Featherweight. The division features fast, skilled fighters with excellent technical ability.

Division Characteristics

Super Bantamweights combine speed and skill, with fighters typically relying on technical boxing ability and quick combinations. The division is known for its competitive nature.

Notable Facts

The Super Bantamweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. The division is known for its depth of talent and technical skill.

Historical Context

Established in 1976, Super Bantamweight has developed into a respected division that often serves as a bridge between Bantamweight and Featherweight.

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