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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - August 2002

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

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF August 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2002WBOAugust 2002RINGAugust 2002
🏆Osamu Sato
World Champion
Agapito Sanchez
Champion
Paulie Ayala
Champion
1Salim MedjkouneJoan GuzmanManny Pacquiao
2Paulie Ayala+1Jose Valbuena+1Bones Adams
3Yoddamrong Sithyodthong+1Gerardo EspinozaNEWOscar Larios
4Yober Ortega-2Nedal HusseinWillie Jorrin
5Kozo IshiiSalim MedjkouneOsamu Sato+1
6Johnny ArmourSomsak SingchachuvalYoddamrong Sithyodthong+1
7Somsak SithchatchawalAnusorn YotjanEnrique Sanchez+1
8Michael BrodieRatanachai Sor VorapinIsrael Vazquez+1
9Nedal Hussein+1Fabio Daniel Oliva+5Agapito Sanchez+1
10Enrique Sanchez-1Clarence Adams-1Jose Luis ValbuenaNEW
11Napapol KiatisakchokchaiCelestino Caballero-1
12Israel VazquezAngel ChaconNEW
13Akihiro KanaiMarcos Licona-2
14Frankie ArchuletaIsrael Vazquez-2
15Jose Cheo RojasNEWOmar Adorno

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2002

WBAAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Biggest risers

  • Paulie AyalaClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Yoddamrong SithyodthongUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Nedal HusseinClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Yober OrtegaDown to #4 from #2
    -2
  • Enrique SanchezSlipped a spot to #10
    -1

WBOAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Gerardo EspinozaNow ranked #3
  • Fabio Daniel OlivaPreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Oscar LariosPreviously held #2
  • Celestino CaballeroJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Fabio Daniel OlivaUp 5 places to #9
    +5
  • Jose ValbuenaFrom #3 to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Marcos LiconaDown to #13 from #11
    -2
  • Israel VazquezNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    -2
  • Clarence AdamsDown one place to #10
    -1

RINGAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Jose Luis ValbuenaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lehlo LedwabaMoved up to Featherweight

Biggest risers

  • Osamu SatoClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Yoddamrong SithyodthongUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Enrique SanchezClimbed a place to #7
    +1

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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