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Super Welterweight boxing rankings- September 1979

Super Welterweight boxing rankings archive for September 1979 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 1979 rankings are not available.
RankRINGSeptember 1979
🏆Japan flagMasashi Kudo
Champion
1Uganda flagAyub Kalule
2United Kingdom flagMaurice Hope
3United States flagRocky Mosley Jr
4Germany flagFrank Wissenbach+1
5Australia flagRocky Mattioli+1
6United States flagTony Chiaverini+2
7Puerto Rico flagSandy TorresNEW
8Bosnia & Herzegovina flagMarijan Benes-4
9South Africa flagGert Steyn
10Spain flagAndoni Amana

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived September 1979.

Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.

Month-over-month changes since September 1979

RINGSeptember 1979 vs July 1979

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Sandy TorresNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Angel EspadaMoved down to Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tony ChiaveriniNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2
  • DE flag
    Frank WissenbachUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • AU flag
    Rocky MattioliFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • BA flag
    Marijan BenesFell from #4 to #8
    -4

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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