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Super Lightweight boxing rankings- April 1979

Super Lightweight boxing rankings archive for April 1979 across organizations. This page is the combined super lightweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Super Lightweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC April 1979 rankings are not available.
RankRINGApril 1979
🏆Colombia flagAntonio Cervantes
Champion
1Puerto Rico flagEsteban De Jesus
2United States flagSaoul Mamby
3South Korea flagSang Hyun Kim
4France flagJo Kimpuani
5Dominican Republic flagMiguel Montilla
6United States flagSean O'Grady
7United States flagBruce Curry+1
8United States flagAdolfo Viruet-1
9Spain flagJose Luis Heredia
10Guyana flagLennox BlackmooreNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived April 1979.

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Month-over-month changes since April 1979

RINGApril 1979 vs March 1979

Entered the top 10

  • GY flag
    Lennox BlackmooreInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DO flag
    Adriano MarreroOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Bruce CurryUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Adolfo ViruetSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

About the Super Lightweight Division

Weight Limit: 135-140 lbs (61.2-63.5 kg)

Super Lightweight, also known as Junior Welterweight or Light Welterweight, sits between Lightweight and Welterweight. The division features fast, skilled fighters with significant power.

Division Characteristics

Super Lightweights combine the speed of lightweights with increased power. Fighters in this division are typically quick, athletic, and capable of producing exciting fights.

Notable Facts

The Super Lightweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. The division is known for its depth of talent and competitive nature.

Historical Context

Established in 1959, Super Lightweight has developed into a respected division that often serves as a bridge between Lightweight and Welterweight.

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