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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings — May 2002

Official Super Welterweight rankings for May 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOMay 2002
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Vacant
Not available for May 2002
Not available for May 2002
Puerto Rico flagDaniel Santos
Champion
🏆Mexico flagFernando Vargas
World Champion

1
Vacant
United Kingdom flagWayne Alexander▲+1
2France flagMamadou ThiamIran flagTakaloo▲+1
3United States flagRoss ThompsonMexico flagAlejandro Garcia Hernandez▲+1
4Panama flagSantiago SamaniegoUzbekistan flagKuvonchbek Toygonbaev▲+2
5United States flagRhoshii WellsUnited States flagBronco McKart▲+3
6Mexico flagAngel HernandezUnited States flagCorey Johnson▲+1
7United States flagTravis SimmsColombia flagAngel Valencia▲+2
8Denmark flagMichael RaskGhana flagKofi JantuahNEW
9Japan flagAkira OhigashiUnited States flagAngel Hernandez▲+4
10United Kingdom flagSteve Roberts▲+2Colombia flagFulgencio Zuniga▲+5
11United Kingdom flagTakaloo▲+2Mexico flagLuis Ramon Campas▼-1
12Mexico flagJose Flores▼-2Spain flagJavier Castillejo
13United States flagBronco McKart▼-2Argentina flagFrancisco Mora▲+1
14United Kingdom flagAnthony FarnellRussia flagYuri TsarenkoNEW
15Ghana flagKofi JantuahUnited Kingdom flagGary Lockett▼-10

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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Month-over-month changes since April 2002

WBAMay 2002 vs April 2002

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Mexico flagFernando Vargas)

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Steve RobertsNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jose FloresNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Steve RobertsNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2
  • IR flag
    TakalooNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Jose FloresFrom #10 to #12
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Bronco McKartSlipped from #11 to #13
    ▼-2

WBOMay 2002 vs April 2002

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Mamadou ThiamPreviously held #1
  • GB flag
    Gary LockettCurrently at #15
  • MX flag
    Luis Ramon CampasDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Fulgencio ZunigaImproved from #15 to #10
    ▲+5
  • MX flag
    Angel HernandezImproved from #13 to #9
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Bronco McKartNow #5 after #8 last month
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Gary LockettFell from #5 to #15
    ▼-10
  • MX flag
    Luis Ramon CampasSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1