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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings — January 2009

Official Super Lightweight rankings for January 2009.

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
RankWBAJanuary 2009WBCIBFJanuary 2009WBOJanuary 2009
🏆Germany flagAndriy Kotelnik
World Champion
Not available for January 2009
Vacant
United States flagKendall Holt
Champion

1Ukraine flagDimitri SalitaNEW
Vacant
United Kingdom flagRicky Hatton▲+2
2Argentina flagMarcos Rene MaidanaCanada flagHerman NgoudjoFrance flagWilly Blain▼-1
3United States flagNate CampbellColombia flagJuan UrangoUnited States flagLamont Peterson▲+1
4United States flagVictor OrtizUnited States flagRandall BaileyUnited States flagVictor Ortiz▲+1
5United States flagLamont PetersonUnited Kingdom flagRicky HattonPuerto Rico flagAlex De Jesus▲+1
6United Kingdom flagGavin ReesUnited States flagFrancisco FigueroaGreece flagMike Arnaoutis▲+1
7Thailand flagSirimongkol SingmanassukNEWUnited States flagPaul MalignaggiNEWArgentina flagLucas Martin Matthysse▲+1
8Thailand flagYodsanan NanthachaiUnited States flagMike Arnaoutis▼-1Italy flagGianluca Branco▲+3
9Romania flagIonut Dan Ion
Vacant
Russia flagSergey Sorokin
10Dominican Republic flagVictor CayoUnited States flagVictor Ortiz▲+1Argentina flagCesar Rene Cuenca▲+2
11United States flagRandall Bailey
Vacant
United Kingdom flagJunior WitterNEW
12Greece flagMike ArnaoutisGermany flagSergey Sorokin▼-2Country flagMarcos MaidanaNEW
13Cuba flagBrunet ZamoraCanada flagIonut Dan IonNEWUnited States flagDevon Alexander▲+1
14Puerto Rico flagFrancisco FigueroaUnited States flagLamont Peterson▼-2United States flagMike AlvaradoNEW
15Japan flagNorio Kimura
Vacant
Philippines flagEusebio Baluarte

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 December 2008

WBAJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Dimitri SalitaEnters at #1
  • TH flag
    Sirimongkol SingmanassukEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Dmitry SalitaOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • TH flag
    Mongkol KamsommatWas #7 last month

IBFJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Paul MalignaggiEnters at #7
  • US flag
    Victor OrtizPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Sergey SorokinDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Victor OrtizUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Sergey SorokinDown to #12 from #10
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Lamont PetersonDown to #14 from #12
    ▼-2
  • GR flag
    Mike ArnaoutisFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Gianluca BrancoPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • AR flag
    Cesar Rene CuencaNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Ricardo TorresPreviously held #2
  • US flag
    Demetrius HopkinsLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • IT flag
    Gianluca BrancoJumped from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Ricky HattonNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    ▲+2
  • AR flag
    Cesar Rene CuencaUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Willy BlainDown one place to #2
    ▼-1