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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — September 2002

Official Super Bantamweight rankings for September 2002.

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
RankWBASeptember 2002WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2002
🏆France flagSalim Medjkoune
World Champion
Not available for September 2002
Not available for September 2002
Dominican Republic flagJoan Guzman
Champion

1
Vacant
Dominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchez
2United States flagPaulie AyalaMexico flagGerardo Espinoza▲+1
3Thailand flagYoddamrong SithyodthongVenezuela flagJose Valbuena▼-1
4Venezuela flagYober OrtegaAustralia flagNedal Hussein
5Japan flagOsamu SatoFrance flagSalim MedjkouneNow Champion
6Japan flagKozo Ishii▼-1Thailand flagSomsak Singchachuval
7United Kingdom flagJohnny Armour▼-1Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+1
8Thailand flagSomsak Sithchatchawal▼-1Thailand flagAnusorn Yotjan▼-1
9United Kingdom flagMichael Brodie▼-1Panama flagCelestino Caballero▲+2
10Australia flagNedal Hussein▼-1United States flagClarence Adams
11Thailand flagNapapol KiatisakchokchaiMexico flagAlejandro BarreraNEW
12Puerto Rico flagIsrael VazquezPuerto Rico flagAngel Chacon
13Panama flagCelestino CaballeroNEWMexico flagMarcos Licona
14Japan flagAkihiro Kanai▼-1Mexico flagIsrael Vazquez
15United States flagFrankie Archuleta▼-1Colombia flagManuel EspitiaNEW

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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WBASeptember 2002 vs August 2002

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There is a new World Champion: France flagSalim Medjkoune(previously Japan flagOsamu Sato)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Salim MedjkouneLast ranked #1
  • MX flag
    Enrique SanchezWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Kozo IshiiSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Johnny ArmourDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Somsak SithchatchawalSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1

WBOSeptember 2002 vs August 2002

🏆

There is a new Champion: Dominican Republic flagJoan Guzman(previously Dominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchez)

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Celestino CaballeroClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DO flag
    Joan GuzmanWas #1 last month
  • AR flag
    Fabio Daniel OlivaPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Celestino CaballeroFrom #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Jose ValbuenaFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Anusorn YotjanDown one place to #8
    ▼-1