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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2006

Super Lightweight rankings for May 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC May 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2006IBFMay 2006WBOMay 2006RINGMay 2006
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Vacant
Vacant
Miguel Cotto
Champion
Ricky Hatton
Champion
1Souleymane M'baye
Vacant
Junior WitterMiguel Cotto
2Raul BalbiNaoufel Ben RabehMike ArnaoutisKostya Tszyu
3Andriy Kotelnik
Vacant
Andriy KotelnikJose Luis Castillo
4Vivian Harris+2Juan UrangoDavid DiazJunior Witter
5Carlos MaussaLovemore NdouRicardo TorresCarlos Maussa
6Marcos Rene Maidana+4Vivian HarrisSouleymane M'baye+3Vivian Harris
7Dmitry SalitaNEW
Vacant
Naoufel Ben Rabeh-1DeMarcus Corley
8Juan Lazcano+3Demetrius HopkinsKendall Holt-1Lovemore Ndou
9Mike Arnaoutis+3Andriy KotelnikJuan Urango-1Stevie Johnston
10Miguel Callist+5Kostya TszyuPaul MalignaggiSouleymane M'baye
11Cesar Rene CuencaNEWSteve ForbesLucas Martin Matthysse+2
12David TorresNEW
Vacant
Juan Lazcano-1
13Kendall Holt+1Arturo MoruaGianluca Branco-1
14Arturo MoruaNEW
Vacant
Raul Balbi
15Willy BlainNEW
Vacant
Arturo Morua

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2006

WBAMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Dmitry SalitaNow in the top 10 at #7
  • Juan LazcanoClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • Mike ArnaoutisJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • Miguel CallistJumped from #15 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Junior WitterPreviously held #4
  • Dimitri SalitaLast ranked #7
  • DeMarcus CorleyWas #8 last month
  • Motoki SasakiOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Miguel CallistNow #10 after being #15 last month
    +5
  • Marcos Rene MaidanaImproved from #10 to #6
    +4
  • Juan LazcanoJumped from #11 to #8
    +3

IBFMay 2006 vs April 2006

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The title is now vacant

WBOMay 2006 vs April 2006

Biggest risers

  • Souleymane M'bayeNow #6 after being #9 last month
    +3
  • Lucas Martin MatthysseFrom #13 to #11
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Naoufel Ben RabehFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Kendall HoltSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Juan UrangoFrom #8 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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