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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings — December 2005

Official Super Lightweight rankings for December 2005.

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 2005WBCIBFDecember 2005WBODecember 2005
🏆United Kingdom flagRichard Hatton
Super Champion
Not available for December 2005
United Kingdom flagRicky Hatton
Champion
Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cotto
Champion

1France flagSouleymane M'bayeAustralia flagNaoufel Ben RabehUnited Kingdom flagJunior Witter
2Argentina flagRaul Balbi
Vacant
Greece flagMike Arnaoutis▲+1
3Ukraine flagAndriy Kotelnik
Vacant
Australia flagNaoufel Ben Rabeh▼-1
4United Kingdom flagJunior WitterColombia flagJuan UrangoUnited States flagKendall Holt
5Colombia flagCarlos MaussaAustralia flagLovemore NdouColombia flagRicardo Torres
6Guyana flagVivian Harris▲+2Australia flagKostya TszyuItaly flagGianluca Branco
7Australia flagKostya Tszyu▼-1Canada flagArturo GattiColombia flagJuan Urango
8United States flagDmitry Salita▲+2United States flagDemarcus CorleyUnited States flagDavid Diaz
9United States flagDemarcus Corley▲+3United States flagVivian HarrisUkraine flagAndriy Kotelnik▲+5
10Japan flagMotoki Sasaki▲+1United States flagDemetrius HopkinsUnited States flagDemarcus Corley▼-1
11Argentina flagMarcos Rene MaidanaNEWUnited States flagSteve ForbesFrance flagSouleymane M'baye
12Greece flagMike ArnaoutisNEWColombia flagArturo MoruaRussia flagKostya Tzsyu▼-2
13Panama flagJuan MosqueraUnited States flagMike ArnaoutisArgentina flagRaul Balbi
14Colombia flagJuan Urango
Vacant
Mexico flagJuan Lazcano▲+1
15United States flagKendall HoltPhilippines flagBart AbpoNEW

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 2005

WBADecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Demarcus CorleyUp from #12 to #9
  • JP flag
    Motoki SasakiClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Arturo GattiMoved up to Welterweight
  • US flag
    Demetrius HopkinsMoved up to Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Demarcus CorleyUp 3 places to #9
    ▲+3
  • GY flag
    Vivian HarrisUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Dmitry SalitaUp to #8 from #10
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Kostya TszyuSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Andriy KotelnikJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Kostya TzsyuDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Andriy KotelnikNow #9 after #14 last month
    ▲+5
  • GR flag
    Mike ArnaoutisFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Juan LazcanoUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Kostya TzsyuDown to #12 from #10
    ▼-2
  • TN flag
    Naoufel Ben RabehFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Demarcus CorleySlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1