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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings — April 2002

Official Super Welterweight rankings for April 2002.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2002WBCIBFWBOApril 2002
🏆Mexico flagFernando Vargas
World Champion
Not available for April 2002
Not available for April 2002
Puerto Rico flagDaniel Santos
Champion

1
Vacant
France flagMamadou Thiam▲+2
2France flagMamadou ThiamUnited Kingdom flagWayne Alexander▲+2
3United States flagRoss ThompsonIran flagTakaloo▲+2
4Panama flagSantiago SamaniegoMexico flagAlejandro Garcia Hernandez▲+2
5United States flagRhoshii WellsUnited Kingdom flagGary Lockett▲+2
6Mexico flagAngel HernandezUzbekistan flagKuvonchbek Toygonbaev▲+2
7United States flagTravis SimmsUnited States flagCorey Johnson▲+2
8Denmark flagMichael RaskUnited States flagBronco McKartNEW
9Japan flagAkira Ohigashi▲+2Colombia flagAngel Valencia▲+1
10Mexico flagJose Flores▼-1Mexico flagLuis Ramon Campas▼-8
11United States flagBronco McKart▲+1Panama flagSantiago Samaniego
12United Kingdom flagSteve Roberts▲+1Spain flagJavier Castillejo
13United Kingdom flagTakalooNEWUnited States flagAngel Hernandez
14United Kingdom flagAnthony FarnellArgentina flagFrancisco Mora▲+1
15Ghana flagKofi JantuahNEWColombia flagFulgencio ZunigaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Akira OhigashiUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Frank OlsenPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Jose FloresSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

🏆

There is a new Champion: Puerto Rico flagDaniel Santos

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Bronco McKartNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Daniel SantosLast ranked #1

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Mamadou ThiamClimbed from #3 to #1
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Wayne AlexanderClimbed from #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • IR flag
    TakalooClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Luis Ramon CampasNow #10 after #2 last month
    ▼-8