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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - December 2006

Super Bantamweight rankings for December 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC December 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2006IBFDecember 2006WBODecember 2006RINGDecember 2006
🏆Celestino Caballero
World Champion
Steve Molitor
Champion
Daniel Ponce De Leon
Champion
Israel Vazquez
Champion
1
Vacant
Takalani Ndlovu+4Rey BautistaCelestino Caballero
2Jose Arboleda+1
Vacant
Sergio MedinaRicardo Cordoba
3Somsak Sithchatchawal+2Ricardo Cordoba+1Antonio EscalanteSomsak Sithchatchawal
4Julio Zarate+2Michael Hunter+2Franklin TheranDaniel Ponce De Leon
5Toshiaki Nishioka-3Oscar Larios+4Hector AvilaSergio Manuel Medina
6Daisuke Yamanaka+1
Vacant
Juan Manuel LopezGabula Vabaza
7Bernard Dunne+1
Vacant
Gabula VabazaSteve Molitor
8Juan Manuel Lopez+1Ricardo Castillo-1Michael HunterJhonny Gonzalez
9Kiko Martinez+1Mike Oliver+3Anusorn YotjanNEWTakalani Ndlovu
10Jose Mendoza+1Julio Zarate+3Jose Aguiniga-1Bernard Dunne
11Feider Viloria+1
Vacant
Bernard Dunne+1
12Wethya Sakmuangklang+1Jorge Lacierva+2Jose F. Mendoza-2
13Akifumi Shimoda+1Bernard Dunne+2Saenghiran Singwangcha-2
14Leon MooreNEWJeffery MathebulaNEWTakalani NdlovuNEW
15Ricardo CastilloNEWFeider Viloria

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2006

WBADecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Jose MendozaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mahyar MonshipourWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • Somsak SithchatchawalNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
  • Julio ZarateNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    +2
  • Jose ArboledaFrom #3 to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Toshiaki NishiokaDropped from #2 to #5
    -3

IBFDecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Mike OliverUp from #11 - now #9
  • Julio ZarateNow #10 (was #12)

Biggest risers

  • Takalani NdlovuUp 3 places to #1
    +3
  • Oscar LariosJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Mike OliverClimbed from #11 to #9
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Ricardo CastilloSlipped from #6 to #8
    -2

WBODecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Anusorn YotjanNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose F. MendozaNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Bernard DunneFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose F. MendozaFrom #10 to #12
    -2
  • Saenghiran SingwangchaFrom #11 to #13
    -2
  • Jose AguinigaSlipped a spot to #10
    -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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