Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from major sanctioning bodies and independent ratings sources in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO
  • RING

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

Β© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠HomeπŸ“ŠRankingsπŸ”SearchπŸ†Champions

Welterweight Boxing Rankings - December 2008

Official Welterweight rankings for December 2008.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBADecember 2008WBCIBFDecember 2008WBODecember 2008RING
πŸ†United States flagShane Mosley
Super Champion
Not available for December 2008
Ghana flagJoshua Clottey
Champion
Vacant
Not available for December 2008
πŸ†Ukraine flagYuriy Nuzhnenko
World Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cotto
2Venezuela flagNelson LinaresPuerto Rico flagKermit Cintronβ–²+6United States flagShane MosleyNow Champion
3Ukraine flagVyacheslav Senchenkoβ–²+1United States flagShane Mosleyβ–²+1Now ChampionUnited Kingdom flagMichael Jennings
4United States flagZab Judahβ–²+2South Africa flagIsaac Hlatshwayoβ–²+1Mexico flagJesus Soto Karassβ–²+1
5Poland flagRafal Jackiewiczβ–²+2United States flagZab Judahβ–²+2Canada flagAntonin Decarieβ–²+1
6United States flagAntonio MargaritoUnited States flagDelvin Rodriguezβ–²+7Dominican Republic flagEuri Gonzalezβ–²+1
7Venezuela flagCharlie Navarroβ–²+1Poland flagRafal Jackiewiczβ–²+3Puerto Rico flagCarlos Quintanaβ–²+4
8Kazakhstan flagVitaliy Demyanenkoβ–²+1United States flagJesus Sotoβ–²+4Kazakhstan flagVitaliy Demyanenko
9Dominican Republic flagEuri Gonzalezβ–²+1Germany flagJan ZaveckPuerto Rico flagLuis Collazo
10Argentina flagHector David Saldiviaβ–²+1Belgium flagJackson Osei BonsuNEWDenmark flagChristian Bladt
11United States flagMike Jonesβ–²+1Mexico flagAlfonso Gomezβ–²+3Ukraine flagValeriy Brazhnikβ–²+1
12TΓΌrkiye flagSelcuk AydinNEWMorocco flagSaid Oualiβ–²+3Country flagSaul AlvarezNEW
13Mexico flagJesus Soto KarassUnited States flagMike JonesNEWUnited Kingdom flagKell Brook
14Slovenia flagJan ZaveckAustralia flagLovemore Ndouβ–Ό-3Italy flagLuciano Abisβ–²+1
15Japan flagMotoki SasakiArgentina flagJorge Mirandaβ–Ό-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Report an error

About the Welterweight Division

Weight Limit: 140-147 lbs (63.5-66.7 kg)

Welterweight is one of boxing's most competitive and talent-rich divisions. The weight class has consistently produced exciting fights and has been home to many of boxing's biggest stars.

Division Characteristics

Welterweights are known for their speed, skill, and combination punching. The division features a mix of technical boxers and aggressive punchers, leading to diverse and exciting matchups.

Notable Facts

The Welterweight division has been home to legendary fighters like Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao. The division is known for producing high-profile, lucrative fights.

Historical Context

Welterweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, with a history of producing competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.

Keep exploring

πŸ†World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

πŸ“ˆRanking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

πŸ“†Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

πŸ”€Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

πŸ₯ŠBrowse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

πŸ›οΈOrganizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring in one place.

πŸ”Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since November 2008

WBADecember 2008 vs November 2008

πŸ†

There is a new Super Champion: United States flagShane Mosley(previously United States flagAntonio Margarito)

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Hector David SaldiviaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Miguel CottoOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Zab JudahFrom #6 to #4
    β–²+2
  • PL flag
    Rafal JackiewiczFrom #7 to #5
    β–²+2
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav SenchenkoFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1

IBFDecember 2008 vs November 2008

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Delvin RodriguezJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • US flag
    Jesus SotoClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • BE flag
    Jackson Osei BonsuInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Luis CollazoOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • AU flag
    Lovemore NdouDown to #14

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Delvin RodriguezNow #6 after being #12 last month
    β–²+6
  • PR flag
    Kermit CintronJumped from #7 to #2
    β–²+5
  • US flag
    Jesus SotoNow #8 after being #11 last month
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Lovemore NdouDropped from #10 to #14
    β–Ό-4
  • SI flag
    Jan ZaveckFrom #8 to #9
    β–Ό-1

WBODecember 2008 vs November 2008

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Carlos QuintanaClimbed from #11 up to #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • SI flag
    Jan ZaveckLast ranked #4

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Carlos QuintanaImproved from #11 to #7
    β–²+4
  • MX flag
    Jesus Soto KarassUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1
  • CA flag
    Antonin DecarieClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Jorge MirandaDown one place to #15
    β–Ό-1