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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2003

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBOMay 2003
🏆Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl
World Champion
Not available for May 2003
Not available for May 2003
United States flagCruz Carbajal
Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagPete Frissina
2
Vacant
United States flagRoger Gonzalez
3United States flagTim Austin▲+2Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+1
4Thailand flagYokthai Sithoar▼-1United Kingdom flagNoel Wilders▼-1
5Japan flagHideki Todaka▼-3Thailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin
6Venezuela flagLeo GamezArgentina flagHugo Soto
7Japan flagJoichiro TatsuyoshiNEWHungary flagRobert Isaszegi
8Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaeng▲+3Colombia flagJesus Perez
9Mexico flagDiego MoralesNEWUnited States flagTim Austin
10Japan flagNobuaki Naka▼-2Mexico flagCarlos Madrigal
11Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka▼-2United States flagDanny Romero
12Nicaragua flagMoises Castro▼-2Panama flagMauricio Martinez
13Mexico flagRicardo Vargas▼-1Mexico flagDaniel Ponce De Leon
14South Africa flagSilence Mabuza▼-1Mexico flagRicardo Vargas
15Canada flagSteve Molitor▼-1Spain flagGerman Guartos

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 February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Noel WildersDown one place to #4
    ▼-1