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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings — May 2001

Official Super Welterweight rankings for May 2001.

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
RankWBAMay 2001WBCIBFWBOMay 2001
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Vacant
Not available for May 2001
Not available for May 2001
Namibia flagHarry Simon
Champion

1Mexico flagJose FloresUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Farnell
2United States flagFernando VargasUnited States flagWinky Wright
3United States flagRonald WrightRussia flagRoman Karmazin
4France flagMamadou Thiam▲+2United States flagFernando Vargas▲+1
5Ghana flagIke Quartey▼-1Canada flagFathi Missaoui▲+2
6United States flagRoss Thompson▼-1Mexico flagLuis Ramon Campas
7Denmark flagFrank OlsenArgentina flagFrancisco Mora▲+1
8Colombia flagJuan Carlos Candelo▲+2Colombia flagJuan Carlos Candelo▲+3
9United States flagKevin KellyColombia flagNicolas Cervera
10United Kingdom flagAdrian Stone▲+4United Kingdom flagWayne Alexander
11United States flagTravis Simms▲+4Mexico flagJose Flores▲+3
12Denmark flagMichael Rask▼-4Colombia flagRafael Pineda
13Colombia flagPaulina Cardona▼-2United States flagNicky Martinez
14Argentina flagJulio Cesar Vasquez▼-2France flagMamadou ThiamNEW
15United States flagEmmett Linton▼-2Denmark flagMichael Rask▼-11

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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WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Puerto Rico flagFelix Trinidad)

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Adrian StonePreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Michael RaskNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Adrian StoneJumped from #14 to #10
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Travis SimmsJumped from #15 to #11
    ▲+4
  • FR flag
    Mamadou ThiamUp to #4 from #6
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DK flag
    Michael RaskDown 4 places to #12
    ▼-4
  • CO flag
    Paulina CardonaNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    ▼-2
  • AR flag
    Julio Cesar VasquezFrom #12 to #14
    ▼-2

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Juan Carlos CandeloUp from #11 - now #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Michael RaskNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Juan Carlos CandeloUp 3 places to #8
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Jose FloresJumped from #14 to #11
    ▲+3
  • CA flag
    Fathi MissaouiClimbed from #7 to #5
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DK flag
    Michael RaskDown 11 places to #15
    ▼-11