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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2006

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFMay 2006WBOMay 2006
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Not available for May 2006
Mexico flagRafael Marquez
Champion
Mexico flagJhonny Gonzalez
Champion

1Panama flagRicardo CordobaSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+3Philippines flagRey Bautista
2Thailand flagPoonsawat KratingdaenggymNEW
Vacant
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
3Panama flagMauricio Martinez▼-1Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+2Colombia flagIrene Pacheco
4United States flagJose Aguiniga▼-1
Vacant
Panama flagRicardo Cordoba
5Japan flagManabu Fukushima▼-1Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+3Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin
6Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▼-1
Vacant
Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+2
7Panama flagAnselmo Moreno▼-1
Vacant
Canada flagSteve Molitor
8Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno▲+1
Vacant
Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▼-2
9Japan flagNobuto Ikehara▼-2Mexico flagRicardo Vargas▼-2Thailand flagVeeraphol Sahaprom
10Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▼-2Panama flagMauricio MartinezDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+3
11Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl▼-1United States flagSamuel LopezMexico flagOscar Andrade▼-1
12Philippines flagMalcolm Tunacao▼-1Mexico flagHeriberto RuizSaudi Arabia flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▼-1
13Mexico flagSamuel Lopez▼-1Mexico flagIvan HernandezNEWPuerto Rico flagJose Nieves▲+1
14Nicaragua flagWilliam GonzalezThailand flagT. KarwnongsamedNEWRussia flagSasha Bakhtin▼-2
15Spain flagKarim QuibirNEWGuyana flagLeon Moore

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 2006

WBAMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Poonsawat KratingdaenggymNow in the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Nehomar CermenoUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Nobuto IkeharaNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    ▼-2
  • IT flag
    Simone MaludrottuFrom #8 to #10
    ▼-2
  • PA flag
    Mauricio MartinezFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2006 vs April 2006

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Samuel LopezJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Silence MabuzaNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    ▲+2
  • IT flag
    Simone MaludrottuFrom #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Ricardo VargasDropped from #6 to #9
    ▼-3
  • PA flag
    Mauricio MartinezDown one place to #10
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Samuel LopezFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Oscar AndradeNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlJumped from #13 to #10
    ▲+3
  • IT flag
    Simone MaludrottuFrom #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • PR flag
    Jose NievesUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaDown to #8 from #6
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Sasha BakhtinSlipped from #12 to #14
    ▼-2
  • MX flag
    Oscar AndradeFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1