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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings - September 2001

Super Welterweight rankings for September 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF September 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2001WBOSeptember 2001RINGSeptember 2001
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Vacant
Harry SimonNEW
Champion
🏆Fernando VargasNEW
World Champion
1
Vacant
Roman KarmazinOscar De La Hoya
2Mamadou Thiam+2Luis Ramon CampasNEWFernando Vargas
3Ronald WrightTakaloo-1Ronald Wright
4Ike Quartey+1Francisco Mora-1Francisco Castillejo
5Ross Thompson+1Fathi Missaoui-1Bronco McKart
6Jose Flores-5Bronco McKart-1Luis Ramon Campas
7Frank OlsenMamadou ThiamAlex Bunema
8Juan Carlos CandeloJuan Carlos Candelo-2Juan Carlos Candelo
9Santiago SamaniegoAnthony Farnell+2Shibata Flores
10Kevin KellyCorey Johnson-2Roman Karmazin
11Travis SimmsNicolas Cervera-2
12Michael RaskWayne Alexander
13Akira OhigashiKuvonchbek Toygonbaev+1
14Bronco McKartJavier Castillejo-1
15Anthony FarnellRobert Frazier

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2001

WBASeptember 2001 vs August 2001

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Fernando Vargas

Biggest risers

  • Mamadou ThiamClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Ike QuarteyClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Ross ThompsonClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose FloresDown 5 places to #6
    -5

WBOSeptember 2001 vs August 2001

🏆

There is a new Champion: Harry Simon

Entered the top 10

  • Luis Ramon CampasNow in the top 10 at #2
  • Anthony FarnellClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Nicolas CerveraNow ranked #11
  • Rafael PinedaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Anthony FarnellFrom #11 to #9
    +2
  • Kuvonchbek ToygonbaevUp one spot to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Juan Carlos CandeloFrom #6 to #8
    -2
  • Corey JohnsonDown to #10 from #8
    -2
  • Nicolas CerveraNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    -2

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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