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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - April 2008

Super Lightweight rankings for April 2008. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC April 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2008IBFApril 2008WBOApril 2008RINGApril 2008
🏆Andriy Kotelnik
World Champion
Paul Malignaggi
Champion
Ricardo Torres
Champion
Ricky Hatton
Champion
1Marcos Rene Maidana
Vacant
Willy BlainJunior Witter
2Dmitry Salita
Vacant
Kendall HoltPaul Malignaggi
3Souleymane M'bayeHerman Ngoudjo+1Lamont PetersonAndriy Kotelnik
4Devon AlexanderLovemore Ndou+1Ricky Hatton+1Gavin Rees
5Gavin Rees
Vacant
Sergey Sorokin-1Vivian Harris
6Victor Ortiz+2Ricky HattonNEWLucas Martin MatthysseSouleymane M'baye
7Lamont Peterson-1Juan UrangoAlex De Jesus+2Lovemore Ndou
8Willy Blain-1Kendall HoltVictor Ortiz-1Juan Lazcano
9Yodsanan NanthachaiRandall Bailey+1Marcos Maidana-1Demetrius Hopkins
10Mongkol KamsommatWilfredo Vilches+1Mike ArnaoutisNEWRicardo Torres
11Cesar Rene CuencaDemetrius Hopkins+1Souleymane M'baye-1
12Giorgio MarinelliVivian Harris+1Daudy Bahari-1
13Ionut Dan IonFrancisco Figueroa+1Lance GostelowNEW
14Francisco FigueroaLamont PetersonNEWDevon Alexander-1
15Norio KimuraCesar Rene Cuenca-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2008

WBAApril 2008 vs March 2008

Biggest risers

  • Victor OrtizFrom #8 to #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Lamont PetersonDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Willy BlainSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

IBFApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Ricky HattonNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Isaac HlatshwayoMoved up to Welterweight

Biggest fallers

  • Juan UrangoFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Kendall HoltSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

WBOApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Mike ArnaoutisNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Souleymane M'bayeDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Alex De JesusNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Ricky HattonUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Sergey SorokinFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Victor OrtizFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Marcos MaidanaSlipped a spot to #9
    -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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