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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — October 2006

Official Super Bantamweight rankings for October 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFOctober 2006WBOOctober 2006
🏆Panama flagCelestino Caballero
World Champion
Not available for October 2006
Mexico flagDaniel Ponce De Leon
Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Philippines flagRey Bautista
2Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka
Vacant
Argentina flagSergio Medina
3Panama flagJose Arboleda
Vacant
Mexico flagAntonio Escalante▲+1
4France flagMahyar MonshipourUnited States flagMichael HunterColombia flagFranklin Theran▲+1
5Thailand flagSomsak SithchatchawalPanama flagRicardo CordobaDominican Republic flagHector Avila▲+1
6Mexico flagJulio ZarateCanada flagSteve MolitorUnited States flagAl SeegerNEW
7Japan flagDaisuke YamanakaSouth Africa flagTakalani NdlovuSouth Africa flagGabula Vabaza
8Ireland flagBernard Dunne▲+1Mexico flagRicardo CastilloUnited States flagMichael Hunter
9Puerto Rico flagJuan Manuel LopezNEW
Vacant
United States flagJose Aguiniga
10Spain flagKiko Martinez
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagJuan Manuel LopezNEW
11Colombia flagJose MendozaMexico flagJulio ZarateThailand flagSaenghiran SingwangchaNEW
12Thailand flagWethya SakmuangklangMexico flagJulio Zarate▼-1Ireland flagBernard Dunne▼-2
13Japan flagAkifumi ShimodaIreland flagBernard DunneUnited States flagTim Austin▼-1
14Venezuela flagYober Ortega
Vacant
Mexico flagRicardo Castillo▼-1
15Colombia flagFeider ViloriaUnited States flagTim AustinColombia flagFeider Viloria

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 2006

WBAOctober 2006 vs September 2006

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Juan Manuel LopezInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael HunterOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • IE flag
    Bernard DunneFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

IBFOctober 2006 vs September 2006

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Oscar LariosPreviously held #9

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Julio ZarateSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1

WBOOctober 2006 vs September 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Al SeegerNow in the top 10 at #6
  • PR flag
    Juan Manuel LopezEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Jose F. MendozaMoved up to Featherweight
  • IE flag
    Bernard DunneCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Antonio EscalanteFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Franklin TheranClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • DO flag
    Hector AvilaClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • IE flag
    Bernard DunneNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Tim AustinFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Ricardo CastilloSlipped a spot to #14
    ▼-1