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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 2002

Super Welterweight rankings for May 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2002WBOMay 2002RINGMay 2002
🏆
Vacant
Daniel Santos
Champion
Vacant
🏆Fernando Vargas
World Champion
1
Vacant
Wayne Alexander+1Oscar De La Hoya
2Mamadou ThiamTakaloo+1Fernando Vargas
3Ross ThompsonAlejandro Garcia Hernandez+1Ronald Wright
4Santiago SamaniegoKuvonchbek Toygonbaev+2Francisco Castillejo
5Rhoshii WellsBronco McKart+3Bronco McKart
6Angel HernandezCorey Johnson+1Daniel Santos
7Travis SimmsAngel Valencia+2Kasim Ouma
8Michael RaskKofi JantuahNEWAlex Bunema
9Akira OhigashiAngel Hernandez+4Steve Roberts
10Steve Roberts+2Fulgencio Zuniga+5Roman Karmazin
11Takaloo+2Luis Ramon Campas-1
12Jose Flores-2Javier Castillejo
13Bronco McKart-2Francisco Mora+1
14Anthony FarnellYuri TsarenkoNEW
15Kofi JantuahGary Lockett-10

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2002

WBAMay 2002 vs April 2002

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Fernando Vargas)

Entered the top 10

  • Steve RobertsNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose FloresNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Steve RobertsNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    +2
  • TakalooNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Jose FloresFrom #10 to #12
    -2
  • Bronco McKartSlipped from #11 to #13
    -2

WBOMay 2002 vs April 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Kofi JantuahEnters at #8
  • Angel HernandezNow #9 (was #13)
  • Fulgencio ZunigaJumped from #15 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mamadou ThiamPreviously held #1
  • Gary LockettCurrently at #15
  • Luis Ramon CampasDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Fulgencio ZunigaImproved from #15 to #10
    +5
  • Angel HernandezImproved from #13 to #9
    +4
  • Bronco McKartNow #5 after being #8 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Gary LockettFell from #5 to #15
    -10
  • Luis Ramon CampasSlipped a spot to #11
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.