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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2004

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2004.

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 2004WBCIBFWBOMay 2004
🏆Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl
World Champion
Not available for May 2004
Not available for May 2004
United States flagMark Johnson
Champion

1Mexico flagJulio ZaratePuerto Rico flagEric MorelNEW
2Thailand flagPoonsawat KratingdaenggymUnited States flagJose NavarroNEW
3Mexico flagDiego MoralesMexico flagMartin CastilloNEW
4Panama flagMauricio MartinezMexico flagFernando MontielNEW
5Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko▲+3Thailand flagPramuansak PhosawanNEW
6Japan flagJun Toriumi▼-1Spain flagKarim QuibirNEW
7Japan flagJoichiro Tatsuyoshi▼-1Mexico flagHeriberto RuizNEW
8Mexico flagJhonny GonzalezNEWPanama flagRicardo CordobaNEW
9Japan flagHideki Todaka▲+1Thailand flagPoonsawat KratingdaenggymNEW
10Japan flagNobuaki Naka▲+1Philippines flagVernie TorresNEW
11Mexico flagHeriberto Ruiz▲+1Venezuela flagFelix MacHadoNEW
12Venezuela flagLeo Gamez▼-5Colombia flagMauricio PastranaNEW
13Australia flagNathan StingColombia flagLuis BolanoNEW
14South Africa flagSilence MabuzaSouth Africa flagMzukisi SikaliNEW
15Canada flagSteve MolitorRussia flagDimitri KirilovNEW

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 April 2004

WBAMay 2004 vs April 2004

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jhonny GonzalezNow ranked #8
  • JP flag
    Nobuaki NakaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Ricardo CordobaMoved up to Super Bantamweight
  • VE flag
    Leo GamezNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Wladimir SidorenkoJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • JP flag
    Hideki TodakaUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Nobuaki NakaFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Leo GamezDown 5 places to #12
    ▼-5
  • JP flag
    Jun ToriumiDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Joichiro TatsuyoshiFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2004 vs April 2004

🏆

There is a new Champion: United States flagMark Johnson(previously United States flagCruz Carbajal)

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Eric MorelEnters at #1
  • VE flag
    Jose NavarroNow in the top 10 at #2
  • MX flag
    Martin CastilloNow in the top 10 at #3
  • MX flag
    Fernando MontielEnters at #4
  • TH flag
    Pramuansak PhosawanInto the top 10 at #5
  • ES flag
    Karim QuibirInto the top 10 at #6
  • MX flag
    Heriberto RuizEnters at #7
  • PA flag
    Ricardo CordobaNow ranked #8
  • TH flag
    Poonsawat KratingdaenggymInto the top 10 at #9
  • PH flag
    Vernie TorresInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinLast ranked #1
  • HU flag
    Robert IsaszegiWas #2 last month
  • PA flag
    Mauricio MartinezWas #3 last month
  • MX flag
    Ricardo VargasWas #4 last month
  • MX flag
    Jhonny GonzalezPreviously held #5
  • ES flag
    German GuartosPreviously held #6
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaLast ranked #7
  • GB flag
    Noel WildersOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • TH flag
    Sairung SuwanasilPreviously held #9
  • US flag
    Roger GonzalezLast ranked #10