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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - November 2002

Super Bantamweight rankings for November 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2002WBONovember 2002RINGNovember 2002
🏆Salim Medjkoune
World Champion
Joan Guzman
Champion
Paulie Ayala
Champion
1
Vacant
Agapito SanchezManny Pacquiao
2Yoddamrong Sithyodthong+1Gerardo EspinozaOscar Larios+1
3Yober Ortega+1Nedal Hussein+1Bones Adams-1
4Osamu Sato+1Salim Medjkoune+1This boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Salim MedjkouneNEW
5Kozo Ishii+1Jose Valbuena-2Enrique Sanchez+2
6Johnny Armour+1Wayne McCulloughNEWIsrael Vazquez+2
7Paulie Ayala-5Celestino Caballero+1Willie Jorrin-3
8Somsak SithchatchawalAnusorn Yotjan-1Jose Luis Valbuena+1
9Michael BrodieAlejandro BarreraJoan Guzman+1
10Nedal HusseinSomsak Singchachuval-4Osamu Sato-5
11Napapol KiatisakchokchaiAngel Chacon+1
12Israel VazquezClarence Adams-1
13Celestino CaballeroWalter Estrada
14Akihiro KanaiIsrael Vazquez
15Frankie ArchuletaHector AvilaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2002

WBANovember 2002 vs September 2002

Biggest risers

  • Yoddamrong SithyodthongClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Yober OrtegaUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Osamu SatoFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Paulie AyalaNow #7 after being #2 last month
    -5

WBONovember 2002 vs October 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Wayne McCulloughEnters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Nedal HusseinFrom #4 to #3
    +1
  • Salim MedjkouneUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Celestino CaballeroUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Somsak SingchachuvalNow #10 after being #6 last month
    -4
  • Jose ValbuenaSlipped from #3 to #5
    -2
  • Anusorn YotjanDown one place to #8
    -1

RINGNovember 2002 vs October 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Salim MedjkouneNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Yoddamrong SithyodthongPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Enrique SanchezNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2
  • Israel VazquezNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2
  • Oscar LariosClimbed a place to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Osamu SatoDropped from #5 to #10
    -5
  • Willie JorrinDropped from #4 to #7
    -3
  • Bones AdamsFrom #2 to #3
    -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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