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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings- December 1980

Super Welterweight boxing rankings archive for December 1980 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 IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC December 1980 rankings are not available.
RankRINGDecember 1980
🏆Uganda flagAyub Kalule
Champion
1United Kingdom flagMaurice Hope
2Guyana flagKenny Bristol
3Australia flagRocky Mattioli
4United States flagRoger Leonard
5United States flagRocky Mosley+1
6Argentina flagCarlos Herrera+1
7Argentina flagWalter Gomez+1
8South Africa flagBushy Bester+1
9United States flagTyrone RackleyNEW
10Japan flagTadashi Mihara

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since December 1980

RINGDecember 1980 vs November 1980

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Tyrone RackleyNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Tony ChiaveriniLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Rocky MosleyFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • AR flag
    Carlos HerreraFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • AR flag
    Walter GomezClimbed a place to #7
    +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.

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