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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2012

Super Lightweight rankings for May 2012. 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 2012 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2012IBFMay 2012WBOMay 2012RINGMay 2012
🏆Lamont Peterson
Super Champion
Lamont Peterson
Champion
Timothy Bradley
Champion
Vacant
🏆Marcos Rene Maidana
World Champion
Juan Manuel MarquezNEW
Interim Champion
1Johan PerezZab Judah+1Mike Alvarado+2Timothy Bradley
2Amir Khan
Vacant
Cesar Rene CuencaLamont Peterson
3Humberto SotoMike Alvarado+2Ruslan Provodnikov+4Amir Khan
4Joan GuzmanJoan Guzman+2Javier Castro+1Danny Garcia
5Jessie VargasKendall Holt+2Kendall Holt+1Zab Judah
6Lucas Martin MatthysseAlbert Mensah+4Erik Morales+2Lucas Martin Matthysse
7Volodymyr KravetsVernon Paris+1Humberto Soto+3Mike Alvarado
8Mike Alvarado+2Mauricio Herrera+1Claudio Alfredo Olmedo+4Juan Manuel Marquez
9Alberto Mosquera-1Pier Olivier Cote+6Karim MayfieldMarcos Maidana
10Karim MayfieldNEWJosesito Lopez+1Mercito GestaNEWErik Morales
11Khabib AllakhverdievNate Campbell+2Lucas Martin Matthysse
12Ines Antonio Lozada TorresClaudio OlmedoNEWChad Bennett+1
13Manuel PerezVictor Cayo+1Ebenezer Lantei Lamptey+1
14DeMarcus CorleyDierry JeanNEWSolomon Egberime+1
15Vicente MosqueraAshley TheophaneNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2012

WBAMay 2012 vs April 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Karim MayfieldEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Raymond SerranoLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • Mike AlvaradoClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Alberto MosqueraSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

IBFMay 2012 vs April 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Pier Olivier CoteNow #9 (was #14)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Amir KhanLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • Pier Olivier CoteImproved from #14 to #9
    +5
  • Albert MensahImproved from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Mike AlvaradoFrom #4 to #3
    +1

WBOMay 2012 vs April 2012

🏆

There is a new Interim Champion: Juan Manuel Marquez

Entered the top 10

  • Claudio Alfredo OlmedoUp from #12 to #8
  • Mercito GestaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Serhiy FedchenkoWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • Ruslan ProvodnikovImproved from #7 to #3
    +4
  • Claudio Alfredo OlmedoImproved from #12 to #8
    +4
  • Humberto SotoJumped from #10 to #7
    +3

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.