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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings - April 2002

Super Welterweight rankings for April 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2002WBOApril 2002RINGApril 2002
🏆Fernando Vargas
World Champion
Daniel SantosNEW
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Mamadou Thiam+2Oscar De La Hoya
2Mamadou ThiamWayne Alexander+2Fernando Vargas
3Ross ThompsonTakaloo+2Ronald Wright
4Santiago SamaniegoAlejandro Garcia Hernandez+2Francisco Castillejo
5Rhoshii WellsGary Lockett+2Bronco McKart
6Angel HernandezKuvonchbek Toygonbaev+2Daniel SantosNEW
7Travis SimmsCorey Johnson+2Kasim Ouma
8Michael RaskBronco McKartNEWAlex Bunema
9Akira Ohigashi+2Angel Valencia+1Steve Roberts
10Jose Flores-1Luis Ramon Campas-8Roman Karmazin
11Bronco McKart+1Santiago Samaniego
12Steve Roberts+1Javier Castillejo
13TakalooNEWAngel Hernandez
14Anthony FarnellFrancisco Mora+1
15Kofi JantuahNEWFulgencio ZunigaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Akira OhigashiUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Frank OlsenPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Akira OhigashiNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    +2
  • Bronco McKartUp one spot to #11
    +1
  • Steve RobertsClimbed a place to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose FloresSlipped a spot to #10
    -1

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

🏆

There is a new Champion: Daniel Santos

Entered the top 10

  • Bronco McKartNow in the top 10 at #8

Biggest risers

  • Mamadou ThiamClimbed from #3 to #1
    +2
  • Wayne AlexanderClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • TakalooClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Luis Ramon CampasNow #10 after being #2 last month
    -8

RINGApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Daniel SantosNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luis Ramon CampasOut of the top 10 after being #6

About the Super Welterweight Division

Weight Limit: 147-154 lbs (66.7-69.9 kg)

Super Welterweight, also known as Junior Middleweight, sits between Welterweight and Middleweight. The division features fighters who combine welterweight speed with increased power.

Division Characteristics

Super Welterweights are known for their speed and technical skill, with many fighters capable of fighting at a high pace while maintaining power throughout the fight.

Notable Facts

The Super Welterweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. Many welterweights move up to this division as they age and gain weight.

Historical Context

Established in 1962, Super Welterweight has developed into a competitive division that often serves as a stepping stone between Welterweight and Middleweight.

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