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Super Welterweight boxing rankings- September 1978

Super Welterweight boxing rankings archive for September 1978 across organizations. This page is the combined super welterweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Super Welterweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC September 1978 rankings are not available.
RankRINGSeptember 1978
🏆Japan flagMasashi Kudo
Champion
1Uganda flagAyub Kalule
2Nicaragua flagEddie Gazo
3Australia flagRocky Mattioli
4United Kingdom flagMaurice Hope
5United States flagEdgar Ross
6United States flagAlvin Anderson
7Germany flagFrank Wissenbach
8Argentina flagMiguel Angel Castellini
9United States flagRay Phillips
10Bahamas flagElisha Obed

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived September 1978.

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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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