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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - December 1998

Super Bantamweight rankings for December 1998. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO December 1998 rankings are not available.
RankRINGDecember 1998
1Vuyani Bungu
2Erik Morales
3Marco Antonio Barrera
4Wayne McCullough
5Nestor GarzaNEW
6Kennedy McKinney
7Carlos Barreto
8Enrique Sanchez-3
9Mbulelo Botile-1
10Danny RomeroNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 1998

RINGDecember 1998 vs November 1998

Entered the top 10

  • Nestor GarzaNow in the top 10 at #5
  • Danny RomeroEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rafael Del VallePreviously held #9
  • Hector Acero SanchezWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • Enrique SanchezFell from #5 to #8
    -3
  • Mbulelo BotileDown one place to #9
    -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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