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Super Welterweight boxing rankings- February 1980

Super Welterweight boxing rankings archive for February 1980 across organizations. This page is the combined super welterweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. 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 February 1980 rankings are not available.
RankRINGFebruary 1980
🏆Uganda flagAyub Kalule
Champion
1United Kingdom flagMaurice Hope
2Australia flagRocky Mattioli+1
3Japan flagMasashi Kudo-1
4United States flagTony Chiaverini
5Puerto Rico flagNick PittNEW
6Guyana flagKenny Bristol-1
7United States flagRocky Mosley Jr
8Argentina flagManuel H. GonzalezNEW
9Bosnia & Herzegovina flagMarijan Benes
10United States flagZeferino GonzalesNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since February 1980

RINGFebruary 1980 vs January 1980

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Nick PittEnters at #5
  • AR flag
    Manuel H. GonzalezNow ranked #8
  • MX flag
    Zeferino GonzalesEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Nick OrtizWas #6 last month
  • PR flag
    Sandy TorresOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • ES flag
    Andoni AmanaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Rocky MattioliFrom #3 to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Masashi KudoSlipped a spot to #3
    -1
  • GY flag
    Kenny BristolFrom #5 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.

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