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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings — April 2008

Official Super Lightweight rankings for April 2008.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2008WBCIBFApril 2008WBOApril 2008
🏆Germany flagAndriy Kotelnik
World Champion
Not available for April 2008
United States flagPaul Malignaggi
Champion
Colombia flagRicardo Torres
Champion

1Argentina flagMarcos Rene Maidana
Vacant
France flagWilly Blain
2United States flagDmitry Salita
Vacant
United States flagKendall Holt
3France flagSouleymane M'bayeCanada flagHerman Ngoudjo▲+1United States flagLamont Peterson
4United States flagDevon AlexanderAustralia flagLovemore Ndou▲+1United Kingdom flagRicky Hatton▲+1
5United Kingdom flagGavin Rees
Vacant
Russia flagSergey Sorokin▼-1
6United States flagVictor Ortiz▲+2United Kingdom flagRicky HattonNEWArgentina flagLucas Martin Matthysse
7United States flagLamont Peterson▼-1Colombia flagJuan UrangoPuerto Rico flagAlex De Jesus▲+2
8France flagWilly Blain▼-1United States flagKendall HoltUnited States flagVictor Ortiz▼-1
9Thailand flagYodsanan NanthachaiUnited States flagRandall Bailey▲+1Argentina flagMarcos Maidana▼-1
10Thailand flagMongkol KamsommatArgentina flagWilfredo Vilches▲+1Greece flagMike ArnaoutisNEW
11Argentina flagCesar Rene CuencaUnited States flagDemetrius Hopkins▲+1France flagSouleymane M'baye▼-1
12Italy flagGiorgio MarinelliUnited States flagVivian Harris▲+1Country flagDaudy Bahari▼-1
13Romania flagIonut Dan IonUnited States flagFrancisco Figueroa▲+1Australia flagLance GostelowNEW
14Puerto Rico flagFrancisco FigueroaUnited States flagLamont PetersonNEWUnited States flagDevon Alexander▼-1
15Japan flagNorio KimuraArgentina flagCesar Rene Cuenca▼-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since March 2008

WBAApril 2008 vs March 2008

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Victor OrtizFrom #8 to #6
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lamont PetersonDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • FR flag
    Willy BlainSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1

IBFApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Ricky HattonNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Isaac HlatshwayoMoved up to Welterweight

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Juan UrangoFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Kendall HoltSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • GR flag
    Mike ArnaoutisNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Souleymane M'bayeDropped to #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Sergey SorokinFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Victor OrtizFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1
  • AR flag
    Marcos MaidanaSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1