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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — December 2001

Official Super Bantamweight rankings for December 2001.

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
RankWBADecember 2001WBCIBFWBODecember 2001
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Vacant
Not available for December 2001
Not available for December 2001
Dominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchez
Champion
🏆Venezuela flagYober Ortega
World Champion

1Thailand flagYoddamrong SithyodthongMexico flagIsrael Vazquez▲+1
2France flagSalim MedjkouneDominican Republic flagJoan Guzman▲+1
3Colombia flagWalter EstradaMexico flagMarcos Licona▲+2
4Puerto Rico flagIsrael VazquezUnited States flagBones Adams
5Japan flagKozo IshiiUnited States flagJohn Michael Johnson▲+3
6Japan flagOsamu SatoAustralia flagNedal Hussein
7United Kingdom flagJohnny Armour▲+1France flagSalim Medjkoune
8United Kingdom flagMichael Brodie▲+1Mexico flagOscar Larios▲+5
9Mexico flagEnrique Sanchez▲+1Panama flagCelestino Caballero▲+1
10Australia flagNedal Hussein▲+1Thailand flagAnusorn Yotjan▲+2
11Mexico flagOscar Larios▲+2Venezuela flagJose Valbuena
12Thailand flagSomsak SithchatchawalNEWThailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▼-3
13Venezuela flagJose Cheo Rojas▼-1Nicaragua flagLester Fuentes▲+1
14United States flagAnthony MartinezMexico flagNicky Bentz▲+1
15Thailand flagNapapol KiatisakchokchaiSpain flagMiguel MallonNEW

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 November 2001

WBADecember 2001 vs November 2001

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Nedal HusseinPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Vincenzo GigliottiLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Oscar LariosClimbed from #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Johnny ArmourUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Michael BrodieUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Jose Cheo RojasDown one place to #13
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2001 vs November 2001

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Oscar LariosPreviously ranked #13
  • TH flag
    Anusorn YotjanNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Johnny TapiaMoved up to Featherweight
  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Oscar LariosJumped from #13 to #8
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    John Michael JohnsonJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Marcos LiconaClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinFell from #9 to #12
    ▼-3