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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — October 2001

Official Super Bantamweight rankings for October 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
RankWBAOctober 2001WBCIBFWBOOctober 2001
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Vacant
Not available for October 2001
Not available for October 2001
Dominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchez
Champion

1Venezuela flagYober OrtegaMexico flagIsrael Vazquez
2Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasMexico flagMarcos Licona
3Thailand flagSithyodthong YoddamrongDominican Republic flagJoan Guzman
4France flagSalim MedjkouneUnited States flagBones Adams
5Thailand flagVeeraphol Sor VoraphinAustralia flagNedal Hussein
6Japan flagKozo IshiiFrance flagSalim Medjkoune
7Japan flagOsamu SatoVenezuela flagJose Valbuena
8Mexico flagEnrique SanchezUnited States flagJohn Michael Johnson
9Puerto Rico flagIsrael VazquezThailand flagFahprakob Rakkiatgym
10United Kingdom flagJohnny ArmourThailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+1
11Colombia flagWalter EstradaMexico flagNicky Bentz▼-1
12Italy flagVincenzo GigliottiPanama flagCelestino Caballero
13Thailand flagSithchachawn SomsakMexico flagOscar LariosNEW
14United Kingdom flagMichael BrodieMexico flagNestor Garza
15Australia flagNedal HusseinColombia flagJorge Monsalvo

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 September 2001

WBOOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Nicky BentzJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

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    Ratanachai Sor VorapinClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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    Nicky BentzFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1