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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings- August 1997

Super Lightweight boxing rankings archive for August 1997 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: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO August 1997 rankings are not available.
RankRINGAugust 1997
1United States flagVince Phillips
2France flagKhalid Rahilou
3Mexico flagJulio Cesar Chavez
4Mexico flagMiguel Angel Gonzalez
5Australia flagKostya Tszyu
6United States flagFrankie Randall+1
7United States flagRafael Ruelas+1
8United States flagCharles Murray+1
9Mexico flagHector Lopez+1
10United States flagReggie GreenNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since August 1997

RINGAugust 1997 vs July 1997

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Reggie GreenNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Ray OliveiraPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Frankie RandallFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • US flag
    Rafael RuelasFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • US flag
    Charles MurrayClimbed a place to #8
    +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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