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Super Lightweight boxing rankings- March 1979

Super Lightweight boxing rankings archive for March 1979 across organizations. This page is the combined super lightweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Super Lightweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC March 1979 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMarch 1979
🏆Colombia flagAntonio Cervantes
Champion
1Puerto Rico flagEsteban De Jesus
2United States flagSaoul Mamby
3South Korea flagSang Hyun Kim
4France flagJo Kimpuani+2
5Dominican Republic flagMiguel Montilla
6United States flagSean O'Grady+2
7United States flagAdolfo Viruet
8United States flagBruce Curry+2
9Spain flagJose Luis HerediaNEW
10Dominican Republic flagAdriano Marrero-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived March 1979.

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Month-over-month changes since March 1979

RINGMarch 1979 vs February 1979

Entered the top 10

  • ES flag
    Jose Luis HerediaNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Saensak MuangsurinLast ranked #4

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Jo KimpuaniClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • US flag
    Sean O'GradyClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2
  • US flag
    Bruce CurryUp to #8 from #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Adriano MarreroDown one place to #10
    -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.

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