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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2001

Super Lightweight rankings for May 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2001WBOMay 2001RINGMay 2001
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Vacant
Ener Julio
Champion
1Hector Camacho JrOktay UrkalKostya Tszyu
2Diobelis HurtadoRicky HattonZab Judah
3Randall BaileyGianluca BrancoSharmba Mitchell
4Oktay UrkalNEWRandall BaileyAntonio Diaz
5Sharmba MitchellHector Camacho JrEner Julio
6Khalid RahilouAntonio MesquitaRandall Bailey
7Ricky Hatton+1Ricky Quiles+1Terronn Millett
8Alex Trujillo+1Felix Flores+1Micky Ward
9Hiroyuki Maeda+1Diobelis Hurtado-2Ben Tackie+1
10Demetrio Ceballos+1DeMarcus Corley+5Hector Camacho JrNEW
11Gabriel Mapuoka+1Michael Stewart-1
12Antonio Diaz+1Hector Quiroz-1
13Felix Flores+1Gabriel Mapouka-1
14Souleymane M'baye+1Jason Rowland-1
15John John Molina-8David Sample-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Kostya Tszyu)

Entered the top 10

  • Oktay UrkalNow ranked #4
  • Demetrio CeballosClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Urkal OktayPreviously held #4
  • John John MolinaNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • Ricky HattonClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Alex TrujilloUp one spot to #8
    +1
  • Hiroyuki MaedaFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • John John MolinaDropped from #7 to #15
    -8

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • DeMarcus CorleyPreviously ranked #15

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michael StewartNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • DeMarcus CorleyJumped from #15 to #10
    +5
  • Ricky QuilesClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Felix FloresFrom #9 to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Diobelis HurtadoNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    -2
  • Michael StewartSlipped a spot to #11
    -1
  • Hector QuirozDown one place to #12
    -1

RINGMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Hector Camacho JrInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • John John MolinaPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Ben TackieUp one spot to #9
    +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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