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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2001

Official Super Bantamweight rankings for May 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
RankWBAMay 2001WBCIBFWBOMay 2001
🏆United States flagClarence Adams
World Champion
Not available for May 2001
Not available for May 2001
Mexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
Champion

1Venezuela flagYober OrtegaColombia flagJorge Monsalvo
2Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasUnited States flagDanny Romero
3Thailand flagSithyodthong YoddamrongNEWUnited States flagJohnny Tapia
4Mexico flagEnrique SanchezDominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchez
5France flagSalim MedjkouneNEWMexico flagIsrael Vazquez
6United States flagDanny RomeroMexico flagMarcos Licona
7Japan flagKozo Ishii▲+1United Kingdom flagMichael Brodie
8Japan flagOsamu Sato▲+1Venezuela flagJose Valbuena
9Mexico flagNestor Garza▼-2Thailand flagFahprakob Rakkiatgym
10United Kingdom flagJohnny ArmourDominican Republic flagHector Avila▲+1
11Puerto Rico flagIsrael VazquezAustralia flagNedal Hussein▲+2
12Colombia flagWalter EstradaColombia flagHarold Grey
13United Kingdom flagMichael BrodieFrance flagSalim Medjkoune▲+1
14Philippines flagManny PacquiaoMexico flagNestor Garza▲+1
15Australia flagNedal HusseinVenezuela flagYober OrtegaNEW

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 April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Sithyodthong YoddamrongNow in the top 10 at #3
  • FR flag
    Salim MedjkouneInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ID flag
    Bulan BugiarsoOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • FR flag
    Medjkoune SalimPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Kozo IshiiClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Osamu SatoUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Nestor GarzaSlipped from #7 to #9
    ▼-2

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Hector AvilaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jesus SaludOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Nedal HusseinFrom #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • DO flag
    Hector AvilaFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1
  • FR flag
    Salim MedjkouneClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1