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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - September 2006

Super Lightweight rankings for September 2006. 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 September 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2006IBFSeptember 2006WBOSeptember 2006RINGSeptember 2006
🏆Souleymane M'baye
World Champion
Juan Urango
Champion
Miguel Cotto
Champion
Ricky Hatton
Champion
1Andriy Kotelnik
Vacant
Mike ArnaoutisMiguel Cotto
2Vivian Harris
Vacant
Ricardo TorresJose Luis Castillo
3Marcos Rene MaidanaLovemore Ndou+1Andriy KotelnikJunior Witter
4Dimitri SalitaNEWNaoufel Ben Rabeh+1Naoufel Ben Rabeh+6Vivian Harris+1
5Yodsanan NanthachaiVivian Harris+1Demetrius Hopkins+10Lovemore Ndou+2
6Juan LazcanoRicky HattonNEWJuan Lazcano+7DeMarcus Corley
7Mike ArnaoutisDemetrius HopkinsIsaac Hlatshwayo+7Juan Lazcano+1
8Miguel CallistAndriy KotelnikLucas Martin Matthysse+1Souleymane M'baye+1
9Lamont PetersonIsaac HlatshwayoWilly BlainNEWDemetrius Hopkins+1
10Willy Blain
Vacant
Junior Witter-4Cesar Rene CuencaNEW
11Cesar Rene CuencaJuan LazcanoArturo Morua
12Randall BaileyRogelio Castaneda JrPaul Malignaggi
13David TorresArturo MoruaJonathan ThaxtonNEW
14Arturo MoruaManuel GarnixaNEWLenny DawsNEW
15Norio KimuraRaul BalbiNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2006

WBASeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Dimitri SalitaEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Dmitry SalitaOut of the top 10 after being #4

IBFSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Ricky HattonNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan LazcanoJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • Demetrius HopkinsSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Andriy KotelnikSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Isaac HlatshwayoSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

WBOSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Demetrius HopkinsUp from #15 to #5
  • Juan LazcanoPreviously ranked #13
  • Isaac HlatshwayoPreviously ranked #14
  • Willy BlainNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vivian HarrisMoved up to Welterweight
  • David DiazLast ranked #4
  • Souleymane M'bayeLeft the top 10 after #7 — now WBA World Champion
  • Kendall HoltPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Demetrius HopkinsUp 10 places to #5
    +10
  • Juan LazcanoJumped from #13 to #6
    +7
  • Isaac HlatshwayoJumped from #14 to #7
    +7

Biggest fallers

  • Junior WitterDropped from #6 to #10
    -4

RINGSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Cesar Rene CuencaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Carlos MaussaWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • Lovemore NdouClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2
  • Vivian HarrisClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Juan LazcanoUp one spot to #7
    +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.