Super Featherweight Rankings Archive | May 1972

Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC May 1972 rankings are not available.

Rank	RINGMay 1972
	Ben VillaflorNEW World Champion
1	Frankie Otero+1
2	Sammy Goss+1
3	Ray Lampkin+1
4	Alfredo Marcano-4
5	William Martinez-4
6	Jose Marin
7	Ruben Navarro-2
8	Kenji Iwata+1
9	Love Allotey+1
10	Tommaso GalliNEW

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May 1972 archive

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RINGMay 1972 vs April 1972

There is a new Champion: Ben Villaflor(previously Alfredo Marcano)

Became champion: 25 April 1972

Won the title by defeating Alfredo Marcano.

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Entered the top 10

Tommaso GalliEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

Jose Luis LopezLast ranked #7
Ugo PoliPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

Frankie OteroClimbed a place to #1
+1
Sammy GossFrom #3 to #2
+1
Ray LampkinClimbed a place to #3
+1

Biggest fallers

William MartinezFell from #1 to #5
-4
Ruben NavarroSlipped from #5 to #7
-2

WBA Super Featherweight Title History

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WBA Super Featherweight - Super Champion

Anthony Cacace

8 September 2026Current

Became champion: 8 September 2026

Was elevated to Super Champion after circumstances prevented the immediate mandatory fight against Elnur Samedov, and the winner of Cacace's voluntary defense must face Samedov.

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Gervonta Davis

31 October 202028 August 2021

301 days

Became champion: 31 October 2020

Won the title by defeating Leo Santa Cruz.

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Leo Santa Cruz

23 November 201931 October 2020

343 days

Became champion: 23 November 2019

Won the title by defeating Miguel Flores.

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Gervonta Davis

21 April 20182 September 2019

499 days

Became champion: 21 April 2018

Won the title by defeating Jesus Cuellar.

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Jezzrel Corrales

27 April 201620 October 2017

541 days

Became champion: 27 April 2016

Won the title by knocking out Takashi Uchiyama in the second round.

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Takashi Uchiyama

21 February 201527 April 2016

431 days

Became champion: 21 February 2015

Promoted to this title.

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Acelino Freitas

12 January 2002January 2004

Became champion: 12 January 2002

Won the title by defeating Joel Casamayor.

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WBA Super Featherweight - World Champion

Elnur Samedov

8 September 2026Current

Became champion: 8 September 2026

Was elevated from Interim Champion as Anthony Cacace became Super Champion, and must face the winner of Cacace's authorized voluntary defense.

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Anthony Cacace

14 March 20268 September 2026

178 days

Became champion: 14 March 2026

Won the title by unanimous decision against James Dickens in Dublin.

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James Dickens

6 December 202514 March 2026

98 days

Became champion: 6 December 2025

Was elevated from Interim Champion after Lamont Roach moved up to lightweight.

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Lamont Roach

25 November 20236 December 2025

742 days

Became champion: 25 November 2023

Won the title by split decision over Hector Garcia.

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Hector Luis Garcia

20 August 202225 November 2023

462 days

Became champion: 20 August 2022

Won the title by defeating Roger Gutierrez.

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Roger Gutierrez

2 January 202120 August 2022

595 days

Became champion: 2 January 2021

Won the title by defeating René Alvarado.

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Rene Alvarado

23 November 20192 January 2021

406 days

Became champion: 23 November 2019

Won the title by defeating Andrew Cancio.

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Andrew Cancio

9 February 201923 November 2019

287 days

Became champion: 9 February 2019

Won the title by defeating Alberto Machado.

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Alberto MacHado

21 October 20179 February 2019

476 days

Became champion: 21 October 2017

Won the vacant title by defeating Jezreel Corrales.

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Jason Sosa

24 June 201615 February 2017

236 days

Became champion: 24 June 2016

Won the title by defeating Javier Fortuna.

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Javier Fortuna

29 May 201524 June 2016

392 days

Became champion: 29 May 2015

Won the title by defeating Bryan Vasquez.

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Takashi Uchiyama

11 January 201021 February 2015

1,867 days

Became champion: 11 January 2010

Won the title by defeating Juan Carlos Salgado.

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Juan Carlos Salgado

10 October 2009November 2009

Became champion: 10 October 2009

Won the title by defeating Jorge Linares.

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Jorge Linares

28 November 2008July 2009

Became champion: 28 November 2008

Won the title by defeating Whyber Garcia.

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Edwin Valero

5 August 20063 September 2008

760 days

Became champion: 5 August 2006

Won the title by defeating Vicente Mosquera.

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Vicente Mosquera

30 April 2005June 2006

Became champion: 30 April 2005

Won the title by defeating Yodsanan Nanthachai.

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Yodsanan Nanthachai

13 April 200230 April 2005

1,113 days

Became champion: 13 April 2002

Won the title by defeating Lakva Sim.

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Joel Casamayor

21 May 2000January 2002

Became champion: 21 May 2000

Won the title by defeating Baek Jong-kwon.

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Jong Kwon Baek

31 October 1999March 2000

Became champion: 31 October 1999

Won the title by defeating Lakva Sim.

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Baek Jong Kwon

31 October 1999April 2000

Became champion: 31 October 1999

Won the title by defeating Lakva Sim.

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Lakva Sim

27 June 1999October 1999

Became champion: 27 June 1999

Won the title by defeating Takanori Hatakeyama.

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Takanori Hatakeyama

5 September 1998June 1999

Became champion: 5 September 1998

Won the title by defeating Choi Yong-soo.

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Choi Yong Soo

21 October 1995September 1998

Became champion: 21 October 1995

Won the vacant title by defeating Víctor Hugo Paz.

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Genaro Hernandez

22 November 1991July 1995

Became champion: 22 November 1991

Won the vacant title by defeating Daniel Londas.

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Joey Gamache

28 June 1991October 1991

Became champion: 28 June 1991

Won the vacant title by defeating Jerry Ngobeni.

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Brian Mitchell

27 September 1986April 1991

Became champion: 27 September 1986

Won the title by defeating Alfredo Layne.

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Alfredo Layne

24 May 1986September 1986

Became champion: 24 May 1986

Won the title by defeating Wilfredo Gómez.

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Wilfredo Gomez

19 May 1985May 1986

Became champion: 19 May 1985

Won the title by defeating Rocky Lockridge.

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Rocky Lockridge

26 February 1984May 1985

Became champion: 26 February 1984

Won the title by defeating Roger Mayweather.

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Roger Mayweather

19 January 1983February 1984

Became champion: 19 January 1983

Won the title by defeating Samuel Serrano.

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Samuel Serrano

9 April 1981January 1983

Became champion: 9 April 1981

Won the title by defeating Yasutsune Uehara.

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Yasutsune Uehara

2 August 1980April 1981

Became champion: 2 August 1980

Won the title by defeating Samuel Serrano.

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Samuel Serrano

16 October 1976August 1980

Became champion: 16 October 1976

Won the title by defeating Ben Villaflor.

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Ben Villaflor

17 October 1973October 1976

Became champion: 17 October 1973

Won the title by defeating Kuniaki Shibata.

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Kuniaki Shibata

12 March 1973October 1973

Became champion: 12 March 1973

Won the title by defeating Ben Villaflor.

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Ben Villaflor

25 April 1972March 1973

Became champion: 25 April 1972

Won the title by defeating Alfredo Marcano.

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Alfredo Marcano

29 July 1971April 1972

Became champion: 29 July 1971

Won the title by defeating Hiroshi Kobayashi.

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Hiroshi Kobayashi

14 December 1967July 1971

Became champion: 14 December 1967

Won the title by defeating Yoshiaki Numata.

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Yoshiaki Numata

15 June 1967December 1967

Became champion: 15 June 1967

Won the title by defeating Gabriel Elorde.

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Gabriel Elorde

NBA / WBA

16 March 1960June 1967

Became champion: 16 March 1960

Won the title by defeating Harold Gomes.

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Harold Gomes

NBA

20 July 1959March 1960

Became champion: 20 July 1959

Won the vacant title by defeating Paul Jorgensan.

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Sandy Saddler

NBA

6 December 1949January 1957

Became champion: 6 December 1949

Won the vacant title by defeating Orlando Zulueta.

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Frankie Klick

NBA

25 December 1933March 1934

Became champion: 25 December 1933

Won the title by defeating Kid Chocolate.

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Kid Chocolate

NBA

28 March 1933December 1933

Became champion: 28 March 1933

The source lists this reign start but does not specify how the title was acquired.

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Kid Chocolate

NBA

15 July 1931September 1932

Became champion: 15 July 1931

Won the title by defeating Benny Bass.

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Benny Bass

NBA

20 December 1929July 1931

Became champion: 20 December 1929

Won the title by defeating Tod Morgan.

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Tod Morgan

NBA

16 December 192720 December 1929

735 days

Became champion: 16 December 1927

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WBA Super Featherweight - Interim Champion

Elnur Samedov

14 February 20268 September 2026

206 days

Became champion: 14 February 2026

Won the interim title by stopping John Lenon Gutierrez in the eleventh round in Chelyabinsk.

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James Dickens

2 July 2025December 2025

Became champion: 2 July 2025

Won the interim WBA title by stopping Albert Batyrgaziev in the fourth round in Istanbul.

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Albert Batyrgaziev

12 July 20242 July 2025

355 days

Became champion: 12 July 2024

Won the interim WBA title by stopping Jono Carroll in the ninth round.

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Jorge Solis

6 February 2010November 2011

Became champion: 6 February 2010

Won the interim WBA title by stopping Likar Ramos in the seventh round.

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Likar Ramos

19 November 20096 February 2010

79 days

Became champion: 19 November 2009

Won the interim WBA title by defeating Angel Granados by unanimous decision in Medellin.

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WBA Super Featherweight Title History

WBC Super Featherweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in February 1963, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.

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WBC Super Featherweight - World Champion

O'Shaquie Foster

2 November 2024Current

Became champion: 2 November 2024

Regained the WBC title by defeating Robson Conceicao by split decision in their rematch in Verona, New York.

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Robson Conceicao

6 July 20242 November 2024

119 days

Became champion: 6 July 2024

Won the title by defeating O'Shaquie Foster.

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O'Shaquie Foster

11 February 20236 July 2024

511 days

Became champion: 11 February 2023

Won the title by defeating Rey Vargas.

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Shakur Stevenson

30 April 202222 September 2022

145 days

Became champion: 30 April 2022

Won the title by defeating Óscar Valdez.

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Oscar Valdez

20 February 202130 April 2022

434 days

Became champion: 20 February 2021

Won the title by defeating Miguel Berchelt.

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Miguel Berchelt

28 January 2017February 2021

Became champion: 28 January 2017

Won the title by defeating Francisco Vargas.

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Francisco Vargas

21 November 201528 January 2017

434 days

Became champion: 21 November 2015

Won the title by defeating Takashi Miura.

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Takashi Miura

8 April 201321 November 2015

957 days

Became champion: 8 April 2013

Won the title by defeating Gamaliel Díaz.

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Gamaliel Diaz

27 October 2012April 2013

Became champion: 27 October 2012

Won the title by defeating Takahiro Ao.

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Takahiro Ao

26 November 2010October 2012

Became champion: 26 November 2010

Won the title by defeating Vitali Tajbert.

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Vitali Tajbert

18 March 2010November 2010

Became champion: 18 March 2010

Was promoted from interim champion to WBC Super Featherweight Champion after Humberto Soto vacated the title.

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Humberto Soto

20 December 200818 March 2010

453 days

Became champion: 20 December 2008

Won the title by defeating Francisco Lorenzo.

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Manny Pacquiao

15 March 2008July 2008

Became champion: 15 March 2008

Won the title by defeating Juan Manuel Márquez.

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Juan Manuel Marquez

17 March 2007March 2008

Became champion: 17 March 2007

Won the title by defeating Marco Antonio Barrera.

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Marco Antonio Barrera

27 November 2004March 2007

Became champion: 27 November 2004

Won the title by defeating Érik Morales.

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Erik Morales

28 February 2004November 2004

Became champion: 28 February 2004

Won the title by defeating Jesús Chávez.

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Jesus Chavez

15 August 2003February 2004

Became champion: 15 August 2003

Won the title by defeating Sirimongkol Singwangcha.

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Sirimongkol Singwangcha

24 August 2002August 2003

Became champion: 24 August 2002

Won the vacant title by defeating Kengo Nagashima.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr

3 October 1998May 2002

Became champion: 3 October 1998

Won the title by defeating Genaro Hernández.

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Genaro Hernandez

22 March 1997October 1998

Became champion: 22 March 1997

Won the title by defeating Azumah Nelson.

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Azumah Nelson

1 December 1995March 1997

Became champion: 1 December 1995

Won the title by defeating Gabriel Ruelas.

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Gabriel Ruelas

17 September 1994December 1995

Became champion: 17 September 1994

Won the title by defeating Jesse James Leija.

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Jesse James Leija

7 May 1994September 1994

Became champion: 7 May 1994

Won the title by defeating Azumah Nelson.

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Azumah Nelson

29 February 1988May 1994

Became champion: 29 February 1988

Won the vacant title by defeating Mario Martínez.

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Julio Cesar Chavez

13 September 1984December 1987

Became champion: 13 September 1984

Won the vacant title by defeating Mario Martínez.

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Hector Camacho

7 August 1983July 1984

Became champion: 7 August 1983

Won the vacant title by defeating Rafael Limón.

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Bobby Chacon

11 December 1982June 1983

Became champion: 11 December 1982

Won the title by defeating Rafael Limón.

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Rafael Limon

29 May 1982December 1982

Became champion: 29 May 1982

Won the title by defeating Rolando Navarrete.

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Rolando Navarrete

29 August 1981May 1982

Became champion: 29 August 1981

Won the title by defeating Cornelius Boza-Edwards.

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Cornelius Boza Edwards

8 March 1981August 1981

Became champion: 8 March 1981

Won the title by defeating Rafael Limón.

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Rafael Limon

11 December 1980March 1981

Became champion: 11 December 1980

Won the vacant title by defeating Idelfonso Bethelmy.

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Alexis Arguello

28 January 1978November 1980

Became champion: 28 January 1978

Won the title by defeating Alfredo Escalera.

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Alfredo Escalera

5 July 1975January 1978

Became champion: 5 July 1975

Won the title by defeating Kuniaki Shibata.

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Kuniaki Shibata

28 February 1974July 1975

Became champion: 28 February 1974

Won the title by defeating Ricardo Arredondo.

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Ricardo Arredondo

10 October 1971February 1974

Became champion: 10 October 1971

Won the title by defeating Yoshiaki Numata.

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Yoshiaki Numata

5 April 1970October 1971

Became champion: 5 April 1970

Won the title by defeating Rene Barrientos.

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Rene Barrientos

15 February 1969April 1970

Became champion: 15 February 1969

Won the vacant title by defeating Rubén Navarro.

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Hiroshi Kobayashi

14 December 1967January 1969

Became champion: 14 December 1967

Won the title by defeating Yoshiaki Numata.

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Yoshiaki Numata

15 June 1967December 1967

Became champion: 15 June 1967

Won the title by defeating Gabriel Elorde.

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Gabriel Elorde

16 February 1963June 1967

Became champion: 16 February 1963

Won the title by defeating Johnny Bizzaro.

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WBC Super Featherweight - Interim Champion

Ryan Garner

20 June 2026Current

Became champion: 20 June 2026

Won the interim title by unanimous decision against Michael Magnesi at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton.

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WBC Super Featherweight Title History

IBF Super Featherweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in April 1984, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.

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IBF Super Featherweight - World Champion

O'Shaquie Foster

24 October 2026Current

Became champion: 24 October 2026

O'Shaquie Foster defeated Emanuel Navarrete by unanimous decision (118-108, 118-108, 115-111) on 24 October 2026 in San Antonio to capture the IBF super featherweight title.

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Emanuel Navarrete

28 February 202624 October 2026

238 days

Became champion: 28 February 2026

Won the IBF title by stopping Eduardo Nunez in the eleventh round, unifying it with his WBO title.

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Eduardo Nunez

28 May 202528 February 2026

276 days

Became champion: 28 May 2025

Won the vacant title by defeating Masanori Rikiishi.

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Anthony Cacace

18 May 202431 January 2025

258 days

Became champion: 18 May 2024

Won the title by defeating Joe Cordina.

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Joe Cordina

22 April 202318 May 2024

392 days

Became champion: 22 April 2023

Won the title by defeating Shavkat Rakhimov.

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Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov

5 November 202222 April 2023

168 days

Became champion: 5 November 2022

Won the vacant title by defeating Zelfa Barrett.

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Joe Cordina

4 June 20223 October 2022

121 days

Became champion: 4 June 2022

Won the title by defeating Kenichi Ogawa.

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Kenichi Ogawa

27 November 2021April 2022

Became champion: 27 November 2021

Won the title by defeating Azinga Fuzile.

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Joseph Diaz

30 January 202012 February 2021

379 days

Became champion: 30 January 2020

Won the title by defeating Tevin Farmer.

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Tevin Farmer

3 August 201830 January 2020

545 days

Became champion: 3 August 2018

Won the title by defeating Billy Dib.

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Kenichi Ogawa

9 December 2017March 2018

Became champion: 9 December 2017

Initially awarded a split-decision win against Tevin Farmer, the result was later changed to a no-contest following a failed pre-fight drug test and the title was removed.

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Gervonta Davis

13 January 201725 August 2017

224 days

Became champion: 13 January 2017

Won the title by defeating José Pedraza.

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Jose Pedraza

13 June 201513 January 2017

580 days

Became champion: 13 June 2015

Won the title by defeating Andrey Klimov.

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Rances Barthelemy

10 July 201410 February 2015

215 days

Became champion: 10 July 2014

Won the title by defeating Argenis Mendez.

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Argenis Mendez

9 March 201310 July 2014

488 days

Became champion: 9 March 2013

Won the title by defeating Juan Carlos Salgado.

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Rances Barthelemy

3 January 20143 January 2014

0 days

Became champion: 3 January 2014

Initially awarded the title against Argenis Mendez, the result was overturned to a no-decision after a punch landed after the bell, and Mendez was reinstated.

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Argenis Mendez

9 March 20133 January 2014

300 days

Became champion: 9 March 2013

Won the title by defeating Juan Carlos Salgado.

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Juan Carlos Salgado

10 September 20119 March 2013

546 days

Became champion: 10 September 2011

Won the title by defeating Argenis Mendez.

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Mzonke Fana

1 September 201019 May 2011

260 days

Became champion: 1 September 2010

Won the title by defeating Cassius Baloyi.

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Robert Guerrero

22 August 200916 February 2010

178 days

Became champion: 22 August 2009

Won the title by defeating Malcolm Klassen.

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Malcolm Klassen

18 April 200922 August 2009

126 days

Became champion: 18 April 2009

Won the title by defeating Cassius Baloyi.

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Cassius Baloyi

12 April 200818 April 2009

371 days

Became champion: 12 April 2008

Won the title by defeating Mzonke Fana.

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Mzonke Fana

20 April 200712 April 2008

358 days

Became champion: 20 April 2007

Won the title by defeating Malcolm Klassen.

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Malcolm Klassen

4 November 200620 April 2007

167 days

Became champion: 4 November 2006

Won the title by defeating Gairy St. Clair.

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Gairy St Clair

29 July 20064 November 2006

98 days

Became champion: 29 July 2006

Won the title by defeating Cassius Baloyi.

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Cassius Baloyi

31 May 200629 July 2006

59 days

Became champion: 31 May 2006

Won the title by defeating Manuel Medina.

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Marco Antonio Barrera

17 September 200519 April 2006

214 days

Became champion: 17 September 2005

Won the title by defeating Robbie Peden.

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Robbie Peden

23 February 2005September 2005

Became champion: 23 February 2005

Won the vacant title by defeating Nate Campbell.

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Erik Morales

31 July 2004September 2004

Became champion: 31 July 2004

Won the title by defeating Carlos Hernández.

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Carlos Hernandez

1 February 2003July 2004

Became champion: 1 February 2003

Won the vacant title by defeating David Santos.

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Steve Forbes

3 December 2000August 2002

Became champion: 3 December 2000

Won the vacant title by defeating John Brown.

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Diego Corrales

23 October 1999October 2000

Became champion: 23 October 1999

Won the title by defeating Robert Garcia.

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Robert Garcia

13 March 1998October 1999

Became champion: 13 March 1998

Won the vacant title by defeating Harold Warren.

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Arturo Gatti

15 December 1995February 1998

Became champion: 15 December 1995

Won the title by defeating Tracy Harris Patterson.

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Tracy Harris Patterson

9 July 1995December 1995

Became champion: 9 July 1995

Won the title by defeating Eddie Hopson.

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Eddie Hopson

22 April 1995July 1995

Became champion: 22 April 1995

Won the vacant title by defeating Moises Pedroza.

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John John Molina

22 February 1992February 1995

Became champion: 22 February 1992

Won the vacant title by defeating Jackie Gunguluza.

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Brian Mitchell

13 September 1991January 1992

Became champion: 13 September 1991

Won the title by defeating Tony Lopez.

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Tony Lopez

20 May 1990September 1991

Became champion: 20 May 1990

Won the title by defeating John John Molina.

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John John Molina

7 October 1989May 1990

Became champion: 7 October 1989

Won the title by defeating Tony Lopez.

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Tony Lopez

23 July 1988October 1989

Became champion: 23 July 1988

Won the title by defeating Rocky Lockridge.

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Rocky Lockridge

9 September 1987July 1988

Became champion: 9 September 1987

Won the title by defeating Barry Michael.

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Barry Michael

12 July 1985September 1987

Became champion: 12 July 1985

Won the title by defeating Lester Ellis.

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Lester Ellis

15 February 1985July 1985

Became champion: 15 February 1985

Won the title by defeating Yuh Hwan-kil.

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Yuh Hwan Kil

22 April 1984February 1985

Became champion: 22 April 1984

Won the title by defeating Rod Sequenan.

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IBF Super Featherweight Title History

WBO Super Featherweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in April 1989, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.

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WBO Super Featherweight - Super Champion

Emanuel Navarrete

21 September 2023October 2026

Became champion: 21 September 2023

Designated WBO Super Champion by a Championship Committee resolution recognising his titles in three weight classes and nine successful world-title defences.

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Shakur Stevenson

23 October 202122 September 2022

334 days

Became champion: 23 October 2021

Won the title by defeating Jamel Herring.

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WBO Super Featherweight - World Champion

Emanuel Navarrete

3 February 2023Current

Became champion: 3 February 2023

Won the vacant title by defeating Liam Wilson.

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O'Shaquie Foster

24 October 2026Current

Became champion: 24 October 2026

O'Shaquie Foster defeated Emanuel Navarrete by unanimous decision (118-108, 118-108, 115-111) on 24 October 2026 in San Antonio to capture the WBO super featherweight title.

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Emanuel Navarrete

3 February 202321 September 2023

230 days

Became champion: 3 February 2023

Won the title by defeating Liam Wilson.

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Jamel Herring

25 May 201923 October 2021

882 days

Became champion: 25 May 2019

Won the title by defeating Masayuki Ito.

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Masayuki Ito

28 July 201825 May 2019

301 days

Became champion: 28 July 2018

Won the title by defeating Christopher Diaz.

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Vasyl Lomachenko

11 June 201623 May 2018

711 days

Became champion: 11 June 2016

Won the title by defeating Roman Martinez.

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Roman Martinez

11 April 201511 June 2016

427 days

Became champion: 11 April 2015

Won the title by defeating Orlando Salido.

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Orlando Salido

14 October 2014March 2015

Became champion: 14 October 2014

Was elevated from Interim Champion after Mikey Garcia vacated the title.

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Mikey Garcia

9 November 201314 October 2014

339 days

Became champion: 9 November 2013

Won the title by defeating Román Martínez.

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Roman Martinez

15 September 20129 November 2013

420 days

Became champion: 15 September 2012

Won the vacant WBO title by defeating Miguel Beltran Jr by split decision.

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Adrien Broner

26 November 201120 July 2012

237 days

Became champion: 26 November 2011

Won the vacant title by defeating Vicente Martin Rodriguez.

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Ricky Burns

4 September 201013 September 2011

374 days

Became champion: 4 September 2010

Won the title by defeating Román Martínez.

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Roman Martinez

14 March 20094 September 2010

539 days

Became champion: 14 March 2009

Won the title by defeating Nicky Cook.

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Nicky Cook

6 September 200814 March 2009

189 days

Became champion: 6 September 2008

Won the title by defeating Alex Arthur.

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Alex Arthur

12 May 20086 September 2008

117 days

Became champion: 12 May 2008

Was elevated from interim to WBO champion after Joan Guzman relinquished the title, the WBO official history dates both changes to 12 May 2008.

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Joan Guzman

16 September 200612 May 2008

604 days

Became champion: 16 September 2006

Won the title by defeating Jorge Rodrigo Barrios.

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Jorge Barrios

8 April 200515 September 2006

525 days

Became champion: 8 April 2005

Won the title by defeating Mike Anchondo.

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Jorge Rodrigo Barrios

8 April 2005June 2005

Became champion: 8 April 2005

Won the vacant title by defeating Mike Anchondo.

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Mike Anchondo

15 July 20047 April 2005

266 days

Became champion: 15 July 2004

Won the title by defeating Pablo Chacon.

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Diego Corrales

6 March 200418 June 2004

104 days

Became champion: 6 March 2004

Won the title by defeating Joel Casamayor.

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Acelino Freitas

7 August 199918 January 2004

1,625 days

Became champion: 7 August 1999

Won the title by defeating Anatoly Alexandrov.

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Anatoly Alexandrov

16 May 1998August 1999

Became champion: 16 May 1998

Won the vacant title by defeating Julien Lorcy.

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Regilio Tuur

24 September 1994January 1997

Became champion: 24 September 1994

Won the vacant title by defeating Eugene Speed.

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Oscar De La Hoya

5 March 1994June 1994

Became champion: 5 March 1994

Won the title by defeating Jimmi Bredahl.

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Jimmi Bredahl

4 September 1992March 1994

Became champion: 4 September 1992

Won the title by defeating Daniel Londas.

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Daniel Londas

21 March 1992September 1992

Became champion: 21 March 1992

Won the title by defeating Kamel Bou Ali.

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Kamel Bou Ali

9 December 1989March 1992

Became champion: 9 December 1989

Won the vacant title by defeating Antonio Rivera.

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John John Molina

29 April 1989October 1989

Became champion: 29 April 1989

Won the title by defeating Juan Laporte.

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WBO Super Featherweight - Interim Champion

Oscar Valdez

29 March 2024December 2024

Became champion: 29 March 2024

Won the interim WBO title by stopping Liam Wilson in the seventh round in Glendale, Arizona.

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Shakur Stevenson

12 June 2021November 2021

Became champion: 12 June 2021

Won the vacant interim WBO title by defeating Jeremiah Nakathila by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring it 120-107.

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Miguel Berchelt

12 March 2016December 2016

Became champion: 12 March 2016

Won the vacant interim WBO title by stopping George Jupp in the sixth round.

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Alex Arthur

21 July 200712 May 2008

296 days

Became champion: 21 July 2007

Won the interim WBO title by stopping Koba Gogoladze in the tenth round.

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WBO Super Featherweight Title History

RING Super Featherweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in June 1924, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.

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RING Super Featherweight - World Champion

O'Shaquie Foster

24 October 2026Current

Became champion: 24 October 2026

O'Shaquie Foster defeated Emanuel Navarrete by unanimous decision (118-108, 118-108, 115-111) on 24 October 2026 in San Antonio to win the vacant Ring super featherweight title.

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Shakur Stevenson

30 April 2022July 2022

Became champion: 30 April 2022

Won the title by defeating Oscar Valdez.

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Manny Pacquiao

15 March 200828 July 2008

135 days

Became champion: 15 March 2008

Won the title by defeating Juan Manuel Marquez.

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Brian Mitchell

27 September 1986February 1987

Became champion: 27 September 1986

Won the title by defeating Alfredo Layne.

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Alfredo Layne

24 May 198627 September 1986

126 days

Became champion: 24 May 1986

Won the title by defeating Wilfredo Gomez.

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Wilfredo Gomez

19 May 198524 May 1986

370 days

Became champion: 19 May 1985

Won the title by defeating Rocky Lockridge.

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Rocky Lockridge

26 February 198419 May 1985

448 days

Became champion: 26 February 1984

Won the title by defeating Roger Mayweather.

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Roger Mayweather

19 January 198326 February 1984

403 days

Became champion: 19 January 1983

Won the title by defeating Samuel Serrano.

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Samuel Serrano

9 April 198119 January 1983

650 days

Became champion: 9 April 1981

Won the title by defeating Yasutsune Uehara.

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Yasutsune Uehara

2 August 19809 April 1981

250 days

Became champion: 2 August 1980

Won the title by defeating Samuel Serrano.

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Samuel Serrano

16 October 1976June 1980

Became champion: 16 October 1976

Won the title by defeating Ben Villaflor.

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Ben Villaflor

17 October 197316 October 1976

1,095 days

Became champion: 17 October 1973

Won the title by defeating Kuniaki Shibata.

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Kuniaki Shibata

12 March 197317 October 1973

219 days

Became champion: 12 March 1973

Won the title by defeating Ben Villaflor.

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Ben Villaflor

25 April 197212 March 1973

321 days

Became champion: 25 April 1972

Won the title by defeating Alfredo Marcano.

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Alfredo Marcano

29 July 197125 April 1972

271 days

Became champion: 29 July 1971

Won the title by defeating Hiroshi Kobayashi.

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Hiroshi Kobayashi

14 December 196729 July 1971

1,323 days

Became champion: 14 December 1967

Won the title by defeating Yoshiaki Numata.

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Yoshiaki Numata

15 June 1967December 1967

Became champion: 15 June 1967

Won the title by majority decision over Flash Elorde.

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Gabriel Elorde

27 June 196215 June 1967

1,814 days

Became champion: 27 June 1962

Was recognized as The Ring junior lightweight champion on 27 June 1962 when the magazine restored recognition of the division, as announced that day by UPI.

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Kid Chocolate

15 July 1931August 1932

Became champion: 15 July 1931

Won the title by defeating Benny Bass.

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Benny Bass

20 December 192915 July 1931

572 days

Became champion: 20 December 1929

Won the title by defeating Tod Morgan.

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Tod Morgan

2 December 1925October 1929

Became champion: 2 December 1925

Won the title by defeating Mike Ballerino.

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Mike Ballerino

1 April 1925December 1925

Became champion: 1 April 1925

Won the title by defeating Steve Sullivan.

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Steve Sullivan

20 June 19241 April 1925

285 days

Became champion: 20 June 1924

Awarded the inaugural title.

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RING Super Featherweight Title History

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