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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2002

Super Lightweight rankings for May 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2002WBOMay 2002RINGMay 2002
🏆Kostya Tszyu
Super Champion
DeMarcus Corley
Champion
Kostya Tszyu
Champion
🏆Diobelis HurtadoNEW
World Champion
1Souleymane M'baye+6Ricky HattonSharmba Mitchell
2Sharmba Mitchell+1Gianluca BrancoZab Judah
3Ricky Hatton+2Wilfredo Vilches+1DeMarcus Corley
4Oktay Urkal+2Oktay Urkal-1Ben Tackie
5Randall Bailey-4Henry Bruseles+1Randall Bailey
6Gianluca Branco+2Bradley Pryce+1Jesse James Leija
7Khalid Rahilou-3Antonio Mesquita-2Micky Ward
8Micky WardNEWEner JulioOktay Urkal
9Ener JulioNEWOmar Weis+2Arturo Gatti
10Omar WeisJunior WitterOmar Weis
11Henry Bruseles+1Michael Stewart-2
12Masakazu Satake+1Kelson Pinto+2
13James Leija+1Souleymane M'bayeNEW
14Hector Camacho Jr+1Vince Phillips-1
15Ben TackieNEWNick Tetoris-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2002

WBAMay 2002 vs April 2002

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There is a new World Champion: Diobelis Hurtado

Entered the top 10

  • Micky WardNow in the top 10 at #8
  • Ener JulioEnters at #9

Biggest risers

  • Souleymane M'bayeNow #1 after being #7 last month
    +6
  • Ricky HattonNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
  • Oktay UrkalFrom #6 to #4
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Randall BaileyDown 4 places to #5
    -4
  • Khalid RahilouDropped from #4 to #7
    -3

WBOMay 2002 vs April 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Omar WeisClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michael StewartNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Omar WeisUp to #9 from #11
    +2
  • Kelson PintoClimbed from #14 to #12
    +2
  • Wilfredo VilchesUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Nick TetorisDropped from #12 to #15
    -3
  • Antonio MesquitaSlipped from #5 to #7
    -2
  • Michael StewartSlipped from #9 to #11
    -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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