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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - April 2009

Super Lightweight rankings for April 2009. 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 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2009IBFApril 2009WBOApril 2009RINGApril 2009
🏆Andriy Kotelnik
World Champion
Juan Urango
Champion
Timothy BradleyNEW
Champion
Manny PacquiaoNEW
Champion
1Dmitry Salita
Vacant
Manny PacquiaoTimothy Bradley
2Marcos Rene Maidana
Vacant
Ricky HattonRicky Hatton-2
3Victor OrtizRandall Bailey+1Victor OrtizJunior Witter-1
4Manny PacquiaoNate Campbell+1Willy BlainAndriy Kotelnik-1
5Amir KhanRicky Hatton+1Lamont PetersonPaul Malignaggi-1
6Nate Campbell+1Francisco Figueroa+1Kendall Holt-6Juan Urango-1
7Ionut Dan Ion+1Victor Ortiz+5Nate Campbell-1Kendall Holt-1
8Victor Cayo+1Paul MalignaggiDevon AlexanderRicardo Torres-1
9Kendall Holt+1Zab JudahMike AlvaradoHerman Ngoudjo-1
10Mike Alvarado+3Herman NgoudjoCesar Rene Cuenca+3Marcos Maidana-1
11Mongkol KamsommatMike Alvarado+4Lucas Martin Matthysse-1
12Yodsanan NanthachaiIonut Dan Ion+1Alex De Jesus-5
13Brunet Zamora+1Mike Arnaoutis-2Serhiy Fedchenko-1
14Yosukezan Onodera+1Demetrius HopkinsNEWAli Chebah
15Alberto MosqueraNEWLance GostelowNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2009

WBAApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Mike AlvaradoPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ricky HattonLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • Mike AlvaradoJumped from #13 to #10
    +3
  • Nate CampbellClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Ionut Dan IonFrom #8 to #7
    +1

IBFApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Victor OrtizUp from #11 - now #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mike ArnaoutisFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • Victor OrtizUp 4 places to #7
    +4
  • Mike AlvaradoJumped from #14 to #11
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Mike ArnaoutisNow #13 after being #10 last month
    -3
  • Paul MalignaggiSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Zab JudahDown one place to #9
    -1

WBOApril 2009 vs March 2009

🏆

There is a new Champion: Timothy Bradley(previously Kendall Holt)

Entered the top 10

  • Cesar Rene CuencaNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alex De JesusCurrently at #12
  • Lucas Martin MatthysseNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Cesar Rene CuencaImproved from #13 to #10
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Alex De JesusFell from #7 to #12
    -5
  • Nate CampbellSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Lucas Martin MatthysseFrom #10 to #11
    -1

RINGApril 2009 vs March 2009

🏆

There is a new Champion: Manny Pacquiao(previously Ricky Hatton)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Nate CampbellLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • Junior WitterDown one place to #3
    -1
  • Andriy KotelnikSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Paul MalignaggiSlipped a spot to #5
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.