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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - October 1998

Super Lightweight rankings for October 1998. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGOctober 1998
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1United States flagVince Phillips
2France flagKhalid Rahilou
3Mexico flagMiguel Angel Gonzalez
4Australia flagKostya Tszyu
5Mexico flagHector Lopez
6Mexico flagBolillo Gonzalez▲+1
7Mexico flagJulio Cesar ChavezNEW
8Cuba flagDiobelys Hurtado
9United States flagReggie Green▼-3
10United States flagSharmba Mitchell

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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Month-over-month changes since October 1998

RINGOctober 1998 vs September 1998

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Julio Cesar ChavezNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

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    Zab JudahWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

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    Bolillo GonzalezFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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    Reggie GreenNow #9 after being #6 last month
    ▼-3