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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings- August 1983

Super Welterweight boxing rankings archive for August 1983 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic super welterweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Super Welterweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBO did not exist. The WBA, WBC and IBF August 1983 rankings are not available.
RankRINGAugust 1983
🏆United States flagThomas Hearns
Champion
1Puerto Rico flagWilfred Benitez
2Panama flagRoberto Duran
3United States flagMike McCallum
4United States flagDavey Moore
5United States flagJames Green+1
6United States flagFred Hutchings+1
7Uganda flagJohn Mugabi+1
8United Kingdom flagHerol Graham+1
9Argentina flagCarlos Herrera-4
10United States flagGary Guiden

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since August 1983

RINGAugust 1983 vs July 1983

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    James GreenUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • US flag
    Fred HutchingsClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • US flag
    John MugabiClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Carlos HerreraDropped from #5 to #9
    -4

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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