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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - December 2005

Super Lightweight rankings for December 2005. 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 December 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2005IBFDecember 2005WBODecember 2005RINGDecember 2005
🏆Ricky Hatton
Super Champion
Ricky Hatton
Champion
Miguel Cotto
Champion
Ricky Hatton
Champion
1Souleymane M'bayeNaoufel Ben RabehJunior WitterFloyd Mayweather Jr
2Raul Balbi
Vacant
Mike Arnaoutis+1Miguel Cotto
3Andriy Kotelnik
Vacant
Naoufel Ben Rabeh-1Kostya Tszyu+1
4Junior WitterJuan UrangoKendall HoltJose Luis Castillo+1
5Carlos MaussaLovemore NdouRicardo TorresJunior Witter+1
6Vivian Harris+2Kostya TszyuGianluca BrancoCarlos Maussa-3
7Kostya Tszyu-1Arturo GattiJuan UrangoArturo Gatti
8Dmitry Salita+2DeMarcus CorleyDavid DiazVivian Harris
9DeMarcus Corley+3Vivian HarrisAndriy Kotelnik+5DeMarcus Corley
10Motoki Sasaki+1Demetrius HopkinsDeMarcus Corley-1Lovemore Ndou
11Marcos Rene MaidanaNEWSteve ForbesSouleymane M'baye
12Mike ArnaoutisNEWArturo MoruaKostya Tzsyu-2
13Juan MosqueraMike ArnaoutisRaul Balbi
14Juan Urango
Vacant
Juan Lazcano+1
15Kendall HoltBart AbpoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2005

WBADecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • DeMarcus CorleyPreviously ranked #12
  • Motoki SasakiClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Arturo GattiMoved up to Welterweight
  • Demetrius HopkinsMoved up to Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • DeMarcus CorleyJumped from #12 to #9
    +3
  • Vivian HarrisUp to #6 from #8
    +2
  • Dmitry SalitaUp to #8 from #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Kostya TszyuSlipped a spot to #7
    -1

WBODecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Andriy KotelnikJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kostya TzsyuDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Andriy KotelnikNow #9 after being #14 last month
    +5
  • Mike ArnaoutisFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Juan LazcanoUp one spot to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Kostya TzsyuDown to #12 from #10
    -2
  • Naoufel Ben RabehFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • DeMarcus CorleyFrom #9 to #10
    -1

RINGDecember 2005 vs November 2005

Biggest risers

  • Kostya TszyuClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Jose Luis CastilloClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Junior WitterFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Carlos MaussaDown 3 places to #6
    -3

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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