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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings - April 2008

Super Welterweight rankings for April 2008. 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 April 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2008IBFApril 2008WBOApril 2008RINGApril 2008
🏆Joachim Alcine
World Champion
Verno PhillipsNEW
Champion
Serhiy Dzinziruk
Champion
Vacant
1Daniel SantosSechew Powell+1Oscar De La HoyaVernon Forrest+1
2Alex Bunema
Vacant
Lukas KonecnyVerno Phillips+7
3Ricardo MayorgaCory Spinks-3Sergio MartinezOscar De La Hoya
4James KirklandJoel JulioKuvonchbek ToygonbaevCory Spinks-3
5Yuri ForemanSergio MartinezAlex BunemaAlex Bunema-1
6Joel Jair JulioAlex BunemaCharles WhittakerJoachim Alcine-1
7Marco Antonio AvendanoJames KirklandYuri Foreman+2Serhiy Dzinziruk-1
8Nobuhiro IshidaZaurbek Baysangurov+1Joel Julio-1Travis Simms-1
9Christophe CanclauxSaul Roman+1Daniel Santos-1Roman Karmazin-1
10Zaurbek BaysangurovRoman Karmazin+1Cory SpinksNEWSergio Martinez
11Andrey TsurkanCornelius BundrageNEWRicardo Mayorga-1
12Ronald HearnsChristophe Canclaux+2James Kirkland-1
13Daniel DawsonNEWTerrance CauthenIshe SmithNEW
14Attila KovacsYuri ForemanNEWLuciano L. Cuello-1
15Travis Simms-2Rogerio Pereira-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2008

WBAApril 2008 vs March 2008

Biggest fallers

  • Travis SimmsDown to #15 from #13
    -2

IBFApril 2008 vs March 2008

🏆

There is a new Champion: Verno Phillips(previously Cory Spinks)

Biggest risers

  • Christophe CanclauxUp one spot to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Joel JulioSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Sergio MartinezSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Alex BunemaSlipped a spot to #6
    -1

WBOApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Cory SpinksNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ricardo MayorgaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Yuri ForemanNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Joel JulioSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Daniel SantosFrom #8 to #9
    -1
  • Ricardo MayorgaDown one place to #11
    -1

RINGApril 2008 vs March 2008

Biggest risers

  • Verno PhillipsNow #2 after being #9 last month
    +7
  • Vernon ForrestClimbed a place to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Cory SpinksNow #4 after being #1 last month
    -3
  • Alex BunemaFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Joachim AlcineDown one place to #6
    -1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.