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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - August 2006

Super Lightweight rankings for August 2006. 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 August 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2006IBFAugust 2006WBOAugust 2006RINGAugust 2006
🏆Souleymane M'bayeNEW
World Champion
Juan Urango
Champion
Miguel Cotto
Champion
Ricky Hatton
Champion
1Andriy Kotelnik+2
Vacant
Mike Arnaoutis+1Miguel Cotto
2Vivian Harris+2
Vacant
Ricardo Torres+3Jose Luis Castillo
3Marcos Rene Maidana+3Lovemore Ndou+1Andriy KotelnikJunior Witter
4Dmitry Salita+3Naoufel Ben Rabeh+1David DiazCarlos Maussa
5Yodsanan NanthachaiNEWVivian Harris+1Vivian Harris+6Vivian Harris
6Juan Lazcano+2Demetrius Hopkins+1Junior WitterDeMarcus Corley
7Mike Arnaoutis+2Andriy Kotelnik+1Souleymane M'bayeThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Lovemore Ndou
8Miguel Callist+2Isaac Hlatshwayo+1Kendall HoltJuan Lazcano
9Lamont PetersonNEW
Vacant
Lucas Martin Matthysse+1Souleymane M'baye+1
10Willy Blain+5Juan Lazcano+1Naoufel Ben Rabeh-1Demetrius HopkinsNEW
11Cesar Rene CuencaRogelio Castaneda Jr+2Arturo Morua+1
12Randall BaileyNEWArturo MoruaPaul Malignaggi+1
13David Torres-1Mike Arnaoutis+1Juan Lazcano+1
14Arturo Morua-1Steve Forbes+1Isaac Hlatshwayo+1
15Norio Kimura-1Demetrius HopkinsNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2006

WBAAugust 2006 vs July 2006

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Souleymane M'baye

Entered the top 10

  • Yodsanan NanthachaiNow ranked #5
  • Lamont PetersonInto the top 10 at #9
  • Willy BlainPreviously ranked #15

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Raul BalbiPreviously held #2
  • Carlos MaussaWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • Willy BlainImproved from #15 to #10
    +5
  • Marcos Rene MaidanaImproved from #6 to #3
    +3
  • Dmitry SalitaNow #4 after being #7 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • David TorresSlipped a spot to #13
    -1
  • Arturo MoruaDown one place to #14
    -1
  • Norio KimuraFrom #14 to #15
    -1

IBFAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Biggest risers

  • Rogelio Castaneda JrFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Arturo MoruaSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

WBOAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Vivian HarrisClimbed from #11 up to #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose Luis CastilloPreviously held #1

Biggest risers

  • Vivian HarrisNow #5 after being #11 last month
    +6
  • Ricardo TorresJumped from #5 to #2
    +3
  • Mike ArnaoutisFrom #2 to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Naoufel Ben RabehFrom #9 to #10
    -1

RINGAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Demetrius HopkinsEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Stevie JohnstonWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Souleymane M'bayeClimbed a place to #9
    +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.