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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2002

Official Super Lightweight rankings for August 2002.

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
RankWBAAugust 2002WBCIBFWBOAugust 2002
πŸ†Australia flagKostya Tszyu
Super Champion
Not available for August 2002
Not available for August 2002
United States flagDemarcus Corley
Champion
πŸ†Cuba flagDiobelis Hurtado
World Champion

1France flagSouleymane M'bayeUnited Kingdom flagRichard Hatton
2United States flagSharmba MitchellTΓΌrkiye flagOktay Urkal
3United Kingdom flagRichard HattonItaly flagGianluca Branco
4Germany flagOktay UrkalUnited Kingdom flagBradley Pryceβ–²+2
5United States flagRandall BaileyItaly flagGiuseppi Lauriβ–²+2
6France flagKhalid RahilouColombia flagEner Julioβ–²+2
7United States flagMicky WardBrazil flagKelson Pintoβ–²+2
8United States flagZab JudahUnited States flagVince Phillipsβ–²+2
9Colombia flagEner JulioUnited Kingdom flagJunior Witterβ–²+4
10Japan flagMasakazu SatakeArgentina flagOmar Weisβ–Ό-5
11Brazil flagAntonio Mesquitaβ–²+1Argentina flagWilfredo Vilchesβ–Ό-7
12United States flagJames Leijaβ–²+1United States flagMichael Stewartβ–Ό-1
13Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cottoβ–Ό-2Australia flagNick Tetorisβ–²+2
14Italy flagGiuseppe LauriFrance flagSouleymane M'baye
15Guyana flagVivian HarrisBrazil flagAntonio Mesquitaβ–Ό-3

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 July 2002

WBAAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Biggest risers

  • BR flag
    Antonio MesquitaFrom #12 to #11
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    James LeijaFrom #13 to #12
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Miguel CottoSlipped from #11 to #13
    β–Ό-2

WBOAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Junior WitterPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Wilfredo VilchesJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Junior WitterJumped from #13 to #9
    β–²+4
  • GB flag
    Bradley PryceFrom #6 to #4
    β–²+2
  • IT flag
    Giuseppi LauriFrom #7 to #5
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Wilfredo VilchesDown 7 places to #11
    β–Ό-7
  • AR flag
    Omar WeisDropped from #5 to #10
    β–Ό-5
  • BR flag
    Antonio MesquitaNow #15 after #12 last month
    β–Ό-3