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Super Flyweight Boxing Rankings - May 1996

Super Flyweight rankings for May 1996. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMay 1996
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1Japan flagHiroshi Kawashima
2United States flagJohnny Tapia
3United States flagDanny Romero
4Venezuela flagAlimi Goitia
5Colombia flagHarold Grey▲+1
6Philippines flagGerry Penalosa▲+2
7South Korea flagHyung Chul Lee▲+2
8Colombia flagLuis BolanoNEW
9United States flagPolo SaucedoNEW
10Thailand flagSamson Dutch Boy GymNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

About the Super Flyweight Division

Weight Limit: 112-115 lbs (50.8-52.2 kg)

Super Flyweight, also known as Junior Bantamweight, sits between Flyweight and Bantamweight. The division features fast, skilled fighters with excellent technical ability.

Division Characteristics

Super Flyweights 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 Flyweight 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 1980, Super Flyweight has developed into a respected division that often serves as a bridge between Flyweight and Bantamweight.

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Month-over-month changes since May 1996

RINGMay 1996 vs April 1996

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Luis BolanoInto the top 10 at #8
  • US flag
    Polo SaucedoNow ranked #9
  • TH flag
    Samson Dutch Boy GymInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Carlos SalazarPreviously held #5
  • JP flag
    Satoshi IidaWas #7 last month
  • US flag
    Cecilio EspinoPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Gerry PenalosaUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • KR flag
    Hyung Chul LeeClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • CO flag
    Harold GreyClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1