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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2000

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2000.

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 four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2000WBCIBFWBOMay 2000
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for May 2000
Not available for May 2000
Mexico flagJohnny Tapia
Champion

1
Vacant
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
2Thailand flagSaohin SirithaicondoNicaragua flagJulio Gamboa
3United States flagDanny RomeroRussia flagAlexander Yagupov
4Mexico flagCuauhtemoc HernandezNicaragua flagLester Fuentes
5Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaMexico flagRafael Marquez
6Mexico flagFernando MontielThailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+1
7Mexico flagAdan VargasMexico flagTrinidad Mendoza▼-1
8Denmark flagJohnny BredahlDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+3
9Mexico flagRafael MarquezParaguay flagDario Azuaga
10Colombia flagJorge Eliecer JulioNEWMexico flagAlejandro Estrada
11Panama flagEvangelio Perez▲+1Colombia flagJorge OteroNEW
12Thailand flagWate Singwancha▼-2Saudi Arabia flagPatrick Quka
13United States flagFrancisco Mateo
14United States flagArthur JohnsonNEW
15South Africa flagSteve Dotse

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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About the Bantamweight Division

Weight Limit: 115-118 lbs (52.2-53.5 kg)

Bantamweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, with a history dating back to the early days of professional boxing. The division features fast, skilled fighters known for their technical ability.

Division Characteristics

Bantamweights are known for their speed, technical skill, and ability to fight at a high pace. Fighters in this division typically rely on skill and volume punching.

Notable Facts

The Bantamweight division has been home to many legendary fighters throughout boxing history. The division is known for producing exciting, fast-paced fights.

Historical Context

Bantamweight has long been one of boxing's most respected divisions, with a rich history of competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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Month-over-month changes since March 2000

WBAMay 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Jorge Eliecer JulioNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Wate SingwanchaDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Evangelio PerezFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Wate SingwanchaDown to #12 from #10
    ▼-2

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlPreviously #11, enters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Javier TorresOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlJumped from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Trinidad MendozaSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1