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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings- August 1982

Super Lightweight boxing rankings archive for August 1982 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic super lightweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Super Lightweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC August 1982 rankings are not available.
RankRINGAugust 1982
🏆United States flagAaron Pryor
Champion
1United States flagLeroy Haley
2United States flagSaoul Mamby
3United States flagJohnny Bumphus
4United States flagSteve Hearon+2
5United States flagRonnie Shields+2
6South Korea flagSang Hyun KimNEW
7Venezuela flagGuillermo FernandezNEW
8United States flagDujuan Johnson-4
9United States flagBilly Costello
10United States flagWillie Rodriguez

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since August 1982

RINGAugust 1982 vs July 1982

Entered the top 10

  • KR flag
    Sang Hyun KimInto the top 10 at #6
  • VE flag
    Guillermo FernandezEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Jo KimpuaniPreviously held #5
  • DO flag
    Miguel MontillaOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Steve HearonUp to #4 from #6
    +2
  • US flag
    Ronnie ShieldsClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Dujuan JohnsonDropped from #4 to #8
    -4

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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