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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2007

Super Lightweight rankings for May 2007. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC May 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2007IBFMay 2007WBOMay 2007RINGMay 2007
🏆Souleymane M'baye
World Champion
Lovemore Ndou
Champion
Ricardo Torres
Champion
Ricky Hatton
Champion
1Andriy Kotelnik
Vacant
Kendall HoltJose Luis Castillo
2Marcos Rene MaidanaDemetrius Hopkins+1Willy Blain+2Junior Witter
3Dmitry SalitaJose Luis Castillo+2Andriy KotelnikVivian Harris
4Yodsanan NanthachaiNaoufel Ben Rabeh+2Vivian Harris+1Lovemore Ndou
5Lamont PetersonPaul Malignaggi+2Lucas Martin Matthysse+1Souleymane M'baye
6Willy BlainRandall Bailey+2Sergey Sorokin+1Juan Lazcano
7Demetrius HopkinsHerman Ngoudjo+2Demetrius Hopkins+1Demetrius Hopkins
8Timothy BradleyAndriy KotelnikNEWMike Arnaoutis-6Kendall Holt
9Cesar Rene Cuenca+1
Vacant
Marcos MaidanaHerman Ngoudjo
10David Torres+1Isaac Hlatshwayo+2Juan UrangoAndriy Kotelnik
11Gavin Rees+1Juan Urango-7Cesar Rene CuencaNEW
12Breidis Prescott+1Steve ForbesNEWVasyi Tarabarov-1
13Victor OrtizNEWDimitri Salita+1Henry Bruseles-1
14Daudy BahariUbaldo HernandezNEWYong Sung Kim+1
15Norio KimuraGianluca BrancoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2007

WBAMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • David TorresClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Randall BaileyWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Cesar Rene CuencaUp one spot to #9
    +1
  • David TorresUp one spot to #10
    +1
  • Gavin ReesClimbed a place to #11
    +1

IBFMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Andriy KotelnikNow in the top 10 at #8
  • Isaac HlatshwayoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan UrangoJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Jose Luis CastilloUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Naoufel Ben RabehFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Paul MalignaggiClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Juan UrangoFell from #3 to #11
    -8

WBOMay 2007 vs April 2007

Biggest risers

  • Willy BlainNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    +2
  • Vivian HarrisClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Lucas Martin MatthysseFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Mike ArnaoutisNow #8 after being #2 last month
    -6
  • Vasyi TarabarovSlipped a spot to #12
    -1
  • Henry BruselesDown one place to #13
    -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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