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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 1980

Super Welterweight rankings for May 1980. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMay 1980
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1United Kingdom flagMaurice Hope
2Australia flagRocky Mattiol
3United States flagTony Chiaverini
4Guyana flagKenny Bristol▲+1
5Japan flagMasashi Kudo▼-1
6Puerto Rico flagNick Ortiz
7United States flagTyrone Rackley▲+2
8Puerto Rico flagSteve Delgado▼-1
9United States flagRocky Mosley▲+1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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RINGMay 1980 vs April 1980

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CL flag
    Manuel R. GonzalezLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tyrone RackleyNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    ▲+2
  • GY flag
    Kenny BristolFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
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    Rocky MosleyFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Masashi KudoSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Steve DelgadoSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1