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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings — January 2002

Official Super Welterweight rankings for January 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
RankWBAJanuary 2002WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2002
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Vacant
Not available for January 2002
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Vacant
🏆Mexico flagFernando Vargas
World Champion

1
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagDaniel Santos
2France flagMamadou ThiamMexico flagLuis Ramon Campas
3United States flagRoss ThompsonIran flagTakaloo
4Panama flagSantiago SamaniegoFrance flagMamadou Thiam▲+1
5Puerto Rico flagDaniel SantosNEWUnited Kingdom flagWayne Alexander▲+2
6Mexico flagJose Flores▼-1United Kingdom flagAnthony Farnell
7Denmark flagFrank Olsen▼-1Mexico flagAlejandro Garcia Hernandez▲+2
8Mexico flagAngel HernandezNEWUnited States flagCorey Johnson
9United States flagKevin KellyUzbekistan flagKuvonchbek Toygonbaev▲+1
10United States flagTravis SimmsColombia flagAngel Valencia▲+2
11Denmark flagMichael RaskPanama flagSantiago Samaniego
12Japan flagAkira OhigashiSpain flagJavier Castillejo▲+3
13United States flagBronco McKartUnited States flagAngel HernandezNEW
14United Kingdom flagSteve Roberts▲+1Argentina flagFrancisco Mora▼-10
15United Kingdom flagAnthony Farnell▼-1United Kingdom flagRyan Rhodes▼-2

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 December 2001

WBAJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Daniel SantosNow ranked #5
  • MX flag
    Angel HernandezNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Juan Carlos CandeloWas #7 last month
  • GH flag
    Ike QuarteyPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Steve RobertsFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Jose FloresSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • DK flag
    Frank OlsenDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Anthony FarnellFrom #14 to #15
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Angel ValenciaNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Francisco MoraNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • ES flag
    Javier CastillejoJumped from #15 to #12
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Wayne AlexanderClimbed from #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Alejandro Garcia HernandezClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Francisco MoraDown 10 places to #14
    ▼-10
  • GB flag
    Ryan RhodesFrom #13 to #15
    ▼-2