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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — April 2006

Official Super Bantamweight rankings for April 2006.

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 across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2006WBCIBFApril 2006WBOApril 2006
🏆Thailand flagSomsak Sithchatchawal
World Champion
Not available for April 2006
Mexico flagDaniel Ponce De Leon
Champion
🏆Panama flagCelestino Caballero
Interim Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Argentina flagSergio Medina
2South Africa flagGabula Vabaza
Vacant
Mexico flagDiego Morales
3Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka
Vacant
Thailand flagAnusorn Yotjan
4France flagMahyar MonshipourArgentina flagSergio MedinaColombia flagFranklin Theran▲+2
5Canada flagSteve Molitor
Vacant
United States flagJuan Ruiz▲+4
6Panama flagJose Arboleda
Vacant
Dominican Republic flagHector Avila▼-2
7Japan flagShoji KimuraCanada flagSteve MolitorColombia flagJose F. Mendoza▲+3
8Mexico flagJulio ZarateUnited States flagMichael HunterSouth Africa flagGabula Vabaza▲+3
9Japan flagRikiya FukuharaPanama flagRicardo CordobaUnited States flagAlejandro Barrera▲+6
10United States flagMichael HunterSouth Africa flagThomas MashabaNEWMexico flagOscar LariosNEW
11Argentina flagSergio MedinaMexico flagRicardo CastilloNEWUnited States flagJose Aguiniga▼-3
12Venezuela flagYober Ortega
Vacant
Spain flagGerman Guartos
13Colombia flagJose MendozaSouth Africa flagTakalani NdlovuNEWMexico flagCristobal Cruz
14Thailand flagWethya Sakmuangklang
Vacant
Hungary flagRobert Isaszegi
15South Africa flagTakalani Ndlovu
Vacant
United States flagTim Austin▼-8

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since March 2006

IBFApril 2006 vs March 2006

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Puerto Rico flagIsrael Vazquez)

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Thomas MashabaNow in the top 10 at #10

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Sergio MedinaDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • CA flag
    Steve MolitorFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Michael HunterSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2006 vs March 2006

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Gabula VabazaUp from #11 - now #8
  • MX flag
    Alejandro BarreraJumped from #15 into the top 10
  • MX flag
    Oscar LariosNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Steve LuevanoMoved up to Featherweight
  • US flag
    Tim AustinCurrently at #15
  • US flag
    Jose AguinigaDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Alejandro BarreraNow #9 after #15 last month
    ▲+6
  • VE flag
    Juan RuizUp 4 places to #5
    ▲+4
  • CO flag
    Jose F. MendozaNow #7 after #10 last month
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Tim AustinDown 8 places to #15
    ▼-8
  • US flag
    Jose AguinigaNow #11 after #8 last month
    ▼-3
  • DO flag
    Hector AvilaFrom #4 to #6
    ▼-2