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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings- March 1981

Super Welterweight boxing rankings archive for March 1981 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 March 1981 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMarch 1981
🏆Uganda flagAyub Kalule
Champion
1United Kingdom flagMaurice Hope
2United States flagRay LeonardNEW
3Puerto Rico flagWilfred BenitezNEW
4Guyana flagKenny Bristol-2
5Australia flagRocky Mattioli-2
6United States flagRocky Mosley-2
7Brazil flagMiguel DeoliveiraNEW
8Argentina flagWalter Gomez-2
9United States flagTyrone Rackley-2
10United States flagTony Ayala

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since March 1981

RINGMarch 1981 vs February 1981

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Ray LeonardNow in the top 10 at #2
  • PR flag
    Wilfred BenitezInto the top 10 at #3
  • BR flag
    Miguel DeoliveiraEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Carlos HerreraPreviously held #5
  • US flag
    Odell LeonardOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • PR flag
    Nino CiriloOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest fallers

  • GY flag
    Kenny BristolDown to #4 from #2
    -2
  • AU flag
    Rocky MattioliNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    -2
  • US flag
    Rocky MosleySlipped from #4 to #6
    -2

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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