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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 1982

Super Bantamweight rankings for May 1982. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMay 1982
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Puerto Rico flagWilfredo Gomez
Champion

1Argentina flagSergio Palma
2United States flagMike Ayala
3United States flagJaime Garza
4Dominican Republic flagLeo Cruz
5Panama flagRicardo Cardona
6Mexico flagRafael Limon
7Mexico flagRoberto Rubaldino
8Mexico flagJuan Meza
9South Korea flagSoon Hyun ChungNEW
10United States flagNicky Perez

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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  • KR flag
    Soon Hyun ChungNow in the top 10 at #9