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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — July 2001

Official Super Bantamweight rankings for July 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
RankWBAJuly 2001WBCIBFWBOJuly 2001
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Vacant
Not available for July 2001
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Dominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchez
Champion

1Venezuela flagYober OrtegaUnited States flagJohnny Tapia
2Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasMexico flagIsrael Vazquez
3Thailand flagSithyodthong YoddamrongMexico flagMarcos Licona
4Mexico flagEnrique SanchezDominican Republic flagJoan Guzman▲+7
5France flagSalim MedjkouneVenezuela flagJose Valbuena▼-1
6United States flagDanny RomeroUnited States flagBones AdamsNEW
7Japan flagKozo IshiiAustralia flagNedal Hussein▼-1
8Japan flagOsamu SatoThailand flagFahprakob Rakkiatgym
9Puerto Rico flagIsrael Vazquez▲+1Mexico flagNicky BentzNEW
10United Kingdom flagJohnny Armour▼-1France flagSalim Medjkoune
11Colombia flagWalter Estrada▲+1United States flagJohn Michael JohnsonNEW
12Italy flagVincenzo Gigliotti▲+1Colombia flagJorge Monsalvo
13United Kingdom flagMichael Brodie▲+1Mexico flagNestor Garza
14Australia flagNedal Hussein▲+1Mexico flagJorge Lacierva▲+1
15Mexico flagOscar LariosNEWDominican Republic flagHector Avila▼-8

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 June 2001

WBAJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Israel VazquezClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Walter EstradaClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1
  • IT flag
    Vincenzo GigliottiFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Johnny ArmourDown one place to #10
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Joan GuzmanPreviously #11, enters at #4
  • US flag
    Bones AdamsNow in the top 10 at #6
  • MX flag
    Nicky BentzNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Michael BrodiePreviously held #5
  • DO flag
    Hector AvilaNow ranked #15
  • VE flag
    Yober OrtegaPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Joan GuzmanUp 7 places to #4
    ▲+7
  • MX flag
    Jorge LaciervaClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Hector AvilaDown 8 places to #15
    ▼-8
  • VE flag
    Jose ValbuenaFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • AU flag
    Nedal HusseinSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1