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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - December 2002

Official Super Bantamweight rankings for December 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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBADecember 2002WBCIBFWBODecember 2002RING
🏆France flagSalim Medjkoune
World Champion
Not available for December 2002
Not available for December 2002
Dominican Republic flagJoan Guzman
Champion
Not available for December 2002

1
Vacant
Dominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchez
2Thailand flagYoddamrong SithyodthongMexico flagGerardo Espinoza
3Venezuela flagYober OrtegaAustralia flagNedal Hussein
4Japan flagOsamu SatoVenezuela flagJose Valbuena▲+1
5Japan flagKozo IshiiPanama flagCelestino Caballero▲+2
6Thailand flagSomsak Sithchatchawal▲+2Thailand flagAnusorn Yotjan▲+2
7United Kingdom flagJohnny Armour▼-1Mexico flagAlejandro Barrera▲+2
8United States flagPaulie Ayala▼-1Thailand flagSomsak Singchachuval▲+2
9United Kingdom flagMichael BrodieFrance flagDavid GueraultNEW
10Australia flagNedal HusseinPuerto Rico flagAngel Chacon▲+1
11Thailand flagNapapol KiatisakchokchaiUnited States flagClarence Adams▲+1
12Puerto Rico flagIsrael VazquezColombia flagWalter Estrada▲+1
13Panama flagCelestino CaballeroMexico flagDiego MoralesNEW
14Japan flagAkihiro KanaiDominican Republic flagHector Avila▲+1
15Mexico flagAlejandro BarreraNEWMexico flagIsrael Vazquez▼-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2002

WBADecember 2002 vs November 2002

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Somsak SithchatchawalNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Johnny ArmourDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Paulie AyalaDown one place to #8
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2002 vs November 2002

Entered the top 10

  • FR flag
    David GueraultEnters at #9
  • PR flag
    Angel ChaconClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Wayne McCulloughMoved up to Featherweight
  • FR flag
    Salim MedjkouneWas #4 last month, now WBA World Champion

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Celestino CaballeroFrom #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • TH flag
    Anusorn YotjanNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Alejandro BarreraClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Israel VazquezSlipped a spot to #15
    ▼-1