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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — February 2002

Official Super Bantamweight rankings for February 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
RankWBAFebruary 2002WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2002
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Vacant
Not available for February 2002
Not available for February 2002
Dominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchez
Champion
🏆Thailand flagYoddamrong Sithyodthong
World Champion

1
Vacant
Dominican Republic flagJoan Guzman▲+1
2France flagSalim MedjkouneMexico flagMarcos Licona▲+1
3Puerto Rico flagIsrael Vazquez▲+1Mexico flagIsrael Vazquez▼-2
4Venezuela flagYober OrtegaUnited States flagJohn Michael Johnson▲+1
5United States flagPaulie AyalaNEWVenezuela flagJose Valbuena▲+2
6Japan flagKozo Ishii▼-1Mexico flagOscar Larios
7Japan flagOsamu Sato▼-1France flagSalim Medjkoune▲+1
8United Kingdom flagJohnny Armour▼-1Thailand flagSomsak SingchachuvalNEW
9United Kingdom flagMichael Brodie▼-1Australia flagNedal Hussein
10Mexico flagEnrique Sanchez▼-1Thailand flagAnusorn Yotjan▲+1
11Australia flagNedal Hussein▼-1Panama flagCelestino Caballero▼-1
12Mexico flagOscar Larios▼-1United States flagBones Adams▼-8
13Thailand flagSomsak Sithchatchawal▼-1Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▼-1
14Venezuela flagJose Cheo Rojas▼-1Nicaragua flagLester Fuentes▼-1
15Thailand flagNapapol KiatisakchokchaiSpain flagMiguel Mallon▼-1

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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WBAFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

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There is a new World Champion: Thailand flagYoddamrong Sithyodthong(previously Venezuela flagYober Ortega)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Paulie AyalaNow in the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Yoddamrong SithyodthongPreviously held #1
  • CO flag
    Walter EstradaLast ranked #3
  • AU flag
    Nedal HusseinDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Israel VazquezClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Kozo IshiiSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Osamu SatoDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Johnny ArmourFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

WBOFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Somsak SingchachuvalNow in the top 10 at #8
  • TH flag
    Anusorn YotjanUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Bones AdamsFell to #12
  • PA flag
    Celestino CaballeroJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Jose ValbuenaUp to #5 from #7
    ▲+2
  • DO flag
    Joan GuzmanUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Marcos LiconaUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Bones AdamsNow #12 after #4 last month
    ▼-8
  • PR flag
    Israel VazquezNow ranked #3 (was #1)
    ▼-2
  • PA flag
    Celestino CaballeroDown one place to #11
    ▼-1