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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 2001

Super Welterweight rankings for May 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2001WBOMay 2001RINGMay 2001
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Vacant
Harry Simon
Champion
1Jose FloresAnthony FarnellFelix Trinidad
2Fernando VargasRonald WrightFernando Vargas
3Ronald WrightRoman KarmazinRonald Wright
4Mamadou Thiam+2Fernando Vargas+1Harry Simon
5Ike Quartey-1Fathi Missaoui+2Francisco Castillejo
6Ross Thompson-1Luis Ramon CampasBronco McKart+1
7Frank OlsenFrancisco Mora+1Luis Ramon Campas+1
8Juan Carlos Candelo+2Juan Carlos Candelo+3Alex Bunema+1
9Kevin KellyNicolas CerveraJuan Carlos Candelo+1
10Adrian Stone+4Wayne AlexanderShibata FloresNEW
11Travis Simms+4Jose Flores+3
12Michael Rask-4Rafael Pineda
13Paulina Cardona-2Nicky Martinez
14Julio Cesar Vasquez-2Mamadou ThiamNEW
15Emmett Linton-2Michael Rask-11

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Felix Trinidad)

Entered the top 10

  • Adrian StonePreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michael RaskNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Adrian StoneJumped from #14 to #10
    +4
  • Travis SimmsJumped from #15 to #11
    +4
  • Mamadou ThiamUp to #4 from #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

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

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Juan Carlos CandeloUp from #11 - now #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michael RaskNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Michael RaskDown 11 places to #15
    -11

RINGMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Shibata FloresInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ike QuarteyPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Bronco McKartUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Luis Ramon CampasClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Alex BunemaClimbed a place to #8
    +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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