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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — August 2002

Official Super Bantamweight rankings for August 2002.

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
RankWBAAugust 2002WBCIBFWBOAugust 2002
🏆Japan flagOsamu Sato
World Champion
Not available for August 2002
Not available for August 2002
Dominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchez
Champion

1France flagSalim MedjkouneDominican Republic flagJoan Guzman
2United States flagPaulie Ayala▲+1Venezuela flagJose Valbuena▲+1
3Thailand flagYoddamrong Sithyodthong▲+1Mexico flagGerardo EspinozaNEW
4Venezuela flagYober Ortega▼-2Australia flagNedal Hussein
5Japan flagKozo IshiiFrance flagSalim Medjkoune
6United Kingdom flagJohnny ArmourThailand flagSomsak Singchachuval
7Thailand flagSomsak SithchatchawalThailand flagAnusorn Yotjan
8United Kingdom flagMichael BrodieThailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin
9Australia flagNedal Hussein▲+1Argentina flagFabio Daniel Oliva▲+5
10Mexico flagEnrique Sanchez▼-1United States flagClarence Adams▼-1
11Thailand flagNapapol KiatisakchokchaiPanama flagCelestino Caballero▼-1
12Puerto Rico flagIsrael VazquezPuerto Rico flagAngel ChaconNEW
13Japan flagAkihiro KanaiMexico flagMarcos Licona▼-2
14United States flagFrankie ArchuletaMexico flagIsrael Vazquez▼-2
15Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasNEWPuerto Rico flagOmar Adorno

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 July 2002

WBAAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Paulie AyalaClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Yoddamrong SithyodthongUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1
  • AU flag
    Nedal HusseinClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Yober OrtegaDown to #4 from #2
    ▼-2
  • MX flag
    Enrique SanchezSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaNow ranked #3
  • AR flag
    Fabio Daniel OlivaPreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Oscar LariosPreviously held #2
  • PA flag
    Celestino CaballeroJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Fabio Daniel OlivaUp 5 places to #9
    ▲+5
  • VE flag
    Jose ValbuenaFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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