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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - December 2006

Super Lightweight rankings for December 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 December 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2006IBFDecember 2006WBODecember 2006RINGDecember 2006
🏆Souleymane M'baye
World Champion
Juan Urango
Champion
Ricardo TorresNEW
Champion
Ricky Hatton
Champion
1Andriy Kotelnik
Vacant
Andriy Kotelnik+2Jose Luis Castillo+1
2Marcos Rene MaidanaDemetrius Hopkins+6Kendall Holt+4Junior Witter+1
3Vivian HarrisLovemore Ndou+1Mike Arnaoutis-2Vivian Harris+1
4Mike ArnaoutisNaoufel Ben Rabeh+1Willy Blain+3Lovemore Ndou+1
5Dmitry SalitaVivian Harris+1Diego Corrales-1Souleymane M'baye+3
6Yodsanan NanthachaiRicky Hatton+1Juan Lazcano-1DeMarcus Corley
7Juan LazcanoAndriy Kotelnik+2Lucas Martin Matthysse+1Juan Lazcano
8Lamont PetersonJuan Lazcano+2Naoufel Ben Rabeh+1Demetrius Hopkins+1
9Willy BlainKendall Holt+2Demetrius Hopkins+2Kendall Holt+1
10Kendall Holt
Vacant
Sergey SorokinNEWRicardo TorresNEW
11Cesar Rene CuencaPaul MalignaggiNEWMarcos MaidanaNEW
12Randall BaileyRandall BaileyNEWDeMarcus Corley-2
13David TorresIsaac Hlatshwayo+1Arturo Morua-1
14Breidis PrescottRogelio Castaneda Jr-1Vasyi Tarabarov+1
15Norio KimuraBreidis PrescottNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2006

IBFDecember 2006 vs November 2006

Biggest risers

  • Demetrius HopkinsUp 5 places to #2
    +5
  • Andriy KotelnikClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Juan LazcanoUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Rogelio Castaneda JrFrom #12 to #14
    -2

WBODecember 2006 vs November 2006

🏆

There is a new Champion: Ricardo Torres

Entered the top 10

  • Demetrius HopkinsClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • Sergey SorokinInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DeMarcus CorleyDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Kendall HoltUp 4 places to #2
    +4
  • Willy BlainUp 3 places to #4
    +3
  • Andriy KotelnikFrom #3 to #1
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Mike ArnaoutisSlipped from #1 to #3
    -2
  • DeMarcus CorleyNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    -2
  • Diego CorralesSlipped a spot to #5
    -1

RINGDecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Ricardo TorresInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Miguel CottoMoved up to Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • Souleymane M'bayeNow #5 after being #8 last month
    +3
  • Jose Luis CastilloClimbed a place to #1
    +1
  • Junior WitterFrom #3 to #2
    +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.