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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2008

Super Lightweight rankings for May 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2008IBFMay 2008WBOMay 2008RINGMay 2008
🏆Andriy Kotelnik
World Champion
Paul Malignaggi
Champion
Ricardo Torres
Champion
Ricky Hatton
Champion
1Marcos Rene Maidana
Vacant
Willy BlainPaul Malignaggi+1
2Dmitry SalitaJuan Urango+6Kendall HoltTimothy BradleyNEW
3Devon Alexander+1Herman Ngoudjo+1Lamont PetersonJunior Witter-2
4Gavin Rees+1Lovemore Ndou+1Ricky HattonAndriy Kotelnik-1
5Lamont Peterson+2
Vacant
Sergey SorokinGavin Rees-1
6Victor OrtizRicky Hatton+1Lucas Martin MatthysseVivian Harris-1
7Mongkol Kamsommat+3Randall Bailey+3Alex De JesusSouleymane M'baye-1
8Yodsanan Nanthachai+1Gavin ReesNEWVictor OrtizLovemore Ndou-1
9Willy Blain-1Vivian Harris+4Marcos MaidanaJuan Lazcano-1
10Cesar Rene Cuenca+1Francisco Figueroa+4Mike ArnaoutisDemetrius Hopkins-1
11Giorgio Marinelli+1Demetrius Hopkins+1Souleymane M'baye
12Ionut Dan Ion+1Sergey SorokinNEWLance Gostelow+1
13Randall BaileyNEWWilfredo Vilches-2Devon Alexander+1
14Francisco FigueroaMike ArnaoutisNEWCesar Rene Cuenca+1
15Norio KimuraEusebio BaluarteNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2008

WBAMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Cesar Rene CuencaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Souleymane M'bayeOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • Mongkol KamsommatJumped from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Lamont PetersonClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2
  • Devon AlexanderClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Willy BlainDown one place to #9
    -1

IBFMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Gavin ReesEnters at #8
  • Vivian HarrisJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • Francisco FigueroaJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kendall HoltPreviously #8, now WBO Champion
  • Wilfredo VilchesNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • Juan UrangoImproved from #7 to #2
    +5
  • Vivian HarrisNow #9 after being #12 last month
    +3
  • Francisco FigueroaNow #10 after being #13 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Wilfredo VilchesDown 3 places to #13
    -3

WBOMay 2008 vs April 2008

Biggest risers

  • Lance GostelowUp one spot to #12
    +1
  • Devon AlexanderUp one spot to #13
    +1
  • Cesar Rene CuencaFrom #15 to #14
    +1

RINGMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Timothy BradleyEnters at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ricardo TorresPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Paul MalignaggiUp one spot to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Junior WitterDown to #3 from #1
    -2
  • Andriy KotelnikSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Gavin ReesSlipped a spot to #5
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.