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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 2017

Super Welterweight rankings for May 2017. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING May 2017 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2017IBFMay 2017WBOMay 2017
🏆Erislandy Lara
Super Champion
Jarrett Hurd
Champion
Vacant
🏆Demetrius Andrade
World Champion
1Brian Carlos CastanoCedric Vitu+2Miguel Cotto
2Michel Soro+1
Vacant
Liam Williams
3Kanat Islam+1Kanat Islam+3Dennis Hogan
4Jack Culcay-2Justin DeLoach+1Stepan Horvath
5Brandon CookOrlando Fiordigiglio+2Yoshihiro Kamegai
6Erickson LubinMichel Soro+5Kanat Islam
7John VeraBrandon Cook+3Yuki Nonaka
8Terrell GaushaYuki NonakaJack Culcay
9Yuki NonakaJulian WilliamsMagomed Kurbanov+6
10Justin DeLoachTony Harrison+2Jermall Charlo-1
11Magomed KurbanovAustin Trout+3Erickson Lubin-1
12Siarhei RabchankaMarcello Matano-8Ricardo Ruben Villalba-1
13Anthony JarmannRatchasi SithsaithongHironobu Matsunaga
14Wilky CampfortMagomed KurbanovNEWJohn VeraNEW
15Nathaniel GallimoreTakeshi InoueNEWAntonio Margarito-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2017

WBAMay 2017 vs April 2017

Biggest risers

  • Michel SoroClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Kanat IslamUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jack CulcayFrom #2 to #4
    -2

IBFMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Michel SoroClimbed from #11 up to #6
  • Tony HarrisonPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Marcello MatanoDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Michel SoroImproved from #11 to #6
    +5
  • Kanat IslamImproved from #6 to #3
    +3
  • Brandon CookNow #7 after being #10 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Marcello MatanoDropped from #4 to #12
    -8

WBOMay 2017 vs April 2017

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Saul Alvarez)

Entered the top 10

  • Magomed KurbanovNow #9 (was #15)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Erickson LubinJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Magomed KurbanovImproved from #15 to #9
    +6

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio MargaritoFell from #12 to #15
    -3
  • Jermall CharloFrom #9 to #10
    -1
  • Erickson LubinDown one place 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.