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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2009

Super Lightweight rankings for May 2009. 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 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2009IBFMay 2009WBOMay 2009RINGMay 2009
🏆Andriy Kotelnik
World Champion
Juan Urango
Champion
Timothy Bradley
Champion
Manny Pacquiao
Champion
🏆Lamont PetersonNEW
Interim Champion
1Dmitry SalitaRandall Bailey+3Manny PacquiaoTimothy Bradley
2Marcos Rene Maidana
Vacant
Victor Ortiz+1Ricky Hatton
3Victor OrtizNate Campbell+2Nate Campbell+4Junior Witter
4Manny PacquiaoKendall HoltNEWDevon Alexander+4Andriy Kotelnik
5Amir KhanRicky Hatton+1Cesar Rene Cuenca+5Paul Malignaggi
6Victor Cayo+2Paul Malignaggi+3Lucas Martin Matthysse+5Juan Urango
7Nate Campbell-1Zab Judah+3Mike Alvarado+2Kendall Holt
8Ionut Dan Ion-1Mike Alvarado+4Serhiy Fedchenko+5Ricardo Torres
9Kendall HoltFrancisco Figueroa-2Ricky Hatton-7Herman Ngoudjo
10Mike AlvaradoHerman Ngoudjo+1Willy Blain-6Marcos Maidana
11Mongkol KamsommatIonut Dan Ion+2Ali Chebah+3
12Yodsanan NanthachaiLucas Martin MatthysseNEWPaul McCloskeyNEW
13Brunet ZamoraMike Arnaoutis+1Alex De Jesus-1
14Yosukezan OnoderaSerhiy FedchenkoNEWLance Gostelow+1
15Alberto MosqueraSteven WillisNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2009

WBAMay 2009 vs April 2009

Biggest risers

  • Victor CayoClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Nate CampbellFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Ionut Dan IonFrom #7 to #8
    -1

IBFMay 2009 vs April 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Kendall HoltEnters at #4
  • Mike AlvaradoUp from #11 - now #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Victor OrtizWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • Mike AlvaradoJumped from #11 to #8
    +3
  • Randall BaileyFrom #3 to #1
    +2
  • Paul MalignaggiNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Francisco FigueroaFell from #6 to #9
    -3

WBOMay 2009 vs April 2009

🏆

There is a new Interim Champion: Lamont Peterson

Entered the top 10

  • Lucas Martin MatthysseClimbed from #11 up to #6
  • Serhiy FedchenkoUp from #13 to #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kendall HoltWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • Cesar Rene CuencaImproved from #10 to #5
    +5
  • Lucas Martin MatthysseUp 5 places to #6
    +5
  • Serhiy FedchenkoImproved from #13 to #8
    +5

Biggest fallers

  • Ricky HattonFell from #2 to #9
    -7
  • Willy BlainDown 6 places to #10
    -6
  • Alex De JesusFrom #12 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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