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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - April 2006

Super Lightweight rankings for April 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC April 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2006IBFApril 2006WBOApril 2006RINGApril 2006
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Vacant
Miguel Cotto
Champion
Ricky Hatton
Champion
1Souleymane M'baye
Vacant
Junior WitterMiguel Cotto+1
2Raul BalbiNaoufel Ben RabehMike ArnaoutisKostya Tszyu+1
3Andriy Kotelnik
Vacant
Andriy Kotelnik+4Jose Luis Castillo+1
4Junior WitterJuan Urango+1David Diaz+4Junior Witter+1
5Carlos MaussaLovemore Ndou+1Ricardo TorresCarlos Maussa+1
6Vivian HarrisVivian Harris+1Naoufel Ben Rabeh-3Vivian Harris+1
7Dimitri SalitaNEW
Vacant
Kendall Holt-3DeMarcus Corley+1
8DeMarcus CorleyDemetrius Hopkins+1Juan Urango-2Lovemore Ndou+1
9Motoki SasakiAndriy KotelnikNEWSouleymane M'bayeStevie Johnston+1
10Marcos Rene MaidanaKostya Tszyu-2Paul MalignaggiSouleymane M'bayeNEW
11Juan LazcanoSteve ForbesJuan Lazcano
12Mike Arnaoutis
Vacant
Gianluca Branco
13Juan MosqueraArturo MoruaLucas Martin MatthysseNEW
14Kendall HoltJuan LazcanoRaul Balbi
15Miguel CallistMike ArnaoutisNEWArturo MoruaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2006

WBAApril 2006 vs March 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Dimitri SalitaEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Dmitry SalitaOut of the top 10 after being #7

IBFApril 2006 vs March 2006

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Ricky Hatton)

Entered the top 10

  • Andriy KotelnikNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DeMarcus CorleyPreviously held #9
  • Steve ForbesNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • Kostya TszyuDown 3 places to #10
    -3
  • Naoufel Ben RabehFrom #1 to #2
    -1
  • Steve ForbesSlipped a spot to #11
    -1

WBOApril 2006 vs March 2006

Biggest risers

  • Andriy KotelnikNow #3 after being #7 last month
    +4
  • David DiazNow #4 after being #8 last month
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Naoufel Ben RabehDropped from #3 to #6
    -3
  • Kendall HoltDown 3 places to #7
    -3
  • Juan UrangoFrom #6 to #8
    -2

RINGApril 2006 vs March 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Souleymane M'bayeNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Floyd Mayweather JrMoved up to Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • Miguel CottoFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Kostya TszyuUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Jose Luis CastilloFrom #4 to #3
    +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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