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Super Lightweight boxing rankings- May 1968

Super Lightweight boxing rankings archive for May 1968 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 May 1968 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMay 1968
🏆United States flagPaul Fujii
Champion
1Argentina flagNicolino Locche
2United States flagEddie Perkins
3Austria flagJohann Orsolics
4Colombia flagRodrigo Valdes
5United States flagPercy Pugh
6France flagMarcel Cerdan Jr+1
7Germany flagWilli Quatuor+1
8Spain flagJuan Sombrita-2
9Spain flagBarrera Corpas
10Japan flagKoji Okano

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived May 1968.

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Month-over-month changes since May 1968

RINGMay 1968 vs April 1968

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Marcel Cerdan JrUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • DE flag
    Willi QuatuorUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    Juan SombritaNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    -2

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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