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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 2003

Bantamweight rankings for May 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2003WBOMay 2003RINGMay 2003
🏆Johnny Bredahl
World Champion
Cruz Carbajal
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Pete FrissinaRafael Marquez
2
Vacant
Roger GonzalezVeerapol Sahaprom
3Tim Austin+2Ratanachai Sor Vorapin+1Tim Austin
4Yokthai Sithoar-1Noel Wilders-1Johnny Bredahl
5Hideki Todaka-3Kulabdang KiatkreerinCruz Carbajal+1
6Leo GamezHugo SotoToshiaki Nishioka+1
7Joichiro TatsuyoshiNEWRobert IsaszegiPete Frissina+1
8Poonsawat Kratingdaeng+3Jesus PerezSilence Mabuza+1
9Diego MoralesNEWTim AustinGenaro Garcia+1
10Nobuaki Naka-2Carlos MadrigalRicardo VargasNEW
11Toshiaki Nishioka-2Danny Romero
12Moises Castro-2Mauricio Martinez
13Ricardo Vargas-1Daniel Ponce De Leon
14Silence Mabuza-1Ricardo Vargas
15Steve Molitor-1German Guartos

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Joichiro TatsuyoshiNow in the top 10 at #7
  • Poonsawat KratingdaengPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • Diego MoralesNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose Cheo RojasMoved up to Super Bantamweight
  • Eidy MoyaOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • Toshiaki NishiokaNow ranked #11
  • Moises CastroDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Poonsawat KratingdaengJumped from #11 to #8
    +3
  • Tim AustinNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Hideki TodakaNow #5 after being #2 last month
    -3
  • Nobuaki NakaFrom #8 to #10
    -2
  • Toshiaki NishiokaFrom #9 to #11
    -2

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Biggest risers

  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Noel WildersDown one place to #4
    -1

RINGMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Ricardo VargasInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Eidy MoyaOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • Cruz CarbajalClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Toshiaki NishiokaClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Pete FrissinaUp one spot to #7
    +1

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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