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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2002

Official Super Lightweight rankings for December 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
RankWBADecember 2002WBCIBFWBODecember 2002
πŸ†Australia flagKostya Tszyu
Super Champion
Not available for December 2002
Not available for December 2002
United States flagDemarcus Corley
Champion
πŸ†Guyana flagVivian Harris
World Champion

1France flagSouleymane M'bayeUnited Kingdom flagRichard Hatton
2United States flagSharmba MitchellTΓΌrkiye flagOktay Urkal
3United Kingdom flagRichard HattonUnited States flagZab Judah
4Germany flagOktay UrkalUnited Kingdom flagJunior Witterβ–²+4
5United States flagRandall BaileyBrazil flagKelson Pintoβ–Ό-1
6Cuba flagDiobelis HurtadoItaly flagGianluca Brancoβ–Ό-1
7France flagKhalid RahilouUnited States flagRandall Bailey
8Canada flagArturo GattiAustralia flagNick Tetorisβ–²+1
9Italy flagGianluca BrancoArgentina flagOmar Weisβ–²+2
10United States flagZab JudahUnited States flagSharmba MitchellNEW
11Colombia flagEner JulioUnited States flagMichael Stewartβ–²+1
12Japan flagMasakazu SatakePuerto Rico flagHenry Bruselesβ–²+1
13Brazil flagAntonio MesquitaArgentina flagRaul Balbiβ–²+1
14United States flagJames LeijaArgentina flagWilfredo Vilchesβ–²+1
15Puerto Rico flagMiguel CottoBrazil flagLuis FerreiraNEW

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 November 2002

WBODecember 2002 vs November 2002

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Omar WeisClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • US flag
    Sharmba MitchellInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Giuseppi LauriPreviously held #6
  • US flag
    Vince PhillipsOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Junior WitterJumped from #8 to #4
    β–²+4
  • AR flag
    Omar WeisClimbed from #11 to #9
    β–²+2
  • AU flag
    Nick TetorisClimbed a place to #8
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • BR flag
    Kelson PintoDown one place to #5
    β–Ό-1
  • IT flag
    Gianluca BrancoFrom #5 to #6
    β–Ό-1