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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 2006

Bantamweight rankings for May 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC May 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2006IBFMay 2006WBOMay 2006RINGMay 2006
🏆Wladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Rafael Marquez
Champion
Jhonny Gonzalez
Champion
Vacant
1Ricardo CordobaSilence Mabuza+3Rey BautistaRafael Marquez
2Poonsawat KratingdaenggymNEW
Vacant
Mauricio MartinezHozumi Hasegawa
3Mauricio Martinez-1Genaro Garcia+2Irene PachecoJhonny Gonzalez
4Jose Aguiniga-1
Vacant
Ricardo CordobaVeerapol Sahaprom
5Manabu Fukushima-1Simone Maludrottu+3Ratanachai Sor VorapinSilence Mabuza
6Sasha Bakhtin-1
Vacant
Simone Maludrottu+2Genaro Garcia
7Anselmo Moreno-1
Vacant
Steve MolitorCruz Carbajal
8Nehomar Cermeno+1
Vacant
Genaro Garcia-2Ricardo Vargas
9Nobuto Ikehara-2Ricardo Vargas-2Veeraphol SahapromRatanachai Sor Vorapin
10Simone Maludrottu-2Mauricio MartinezJohnny Bredahl+3Irene PachecoNEW
11Johnny Bredahl-1Samuel LopezOscar Andrade-1
12Malcolm Tunacao-1Heriberto RuizSimpiwe Vetyeka-1
13Samuel Lopez-1Ivan HernandezNEWJose Nieves+1
14William GonzalezT. KarwnongsamedNEWSasha Bakhtin-2
15Karim QuibirNEWLeon Moore

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2006

WBAMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Poonsawat KratingdaenggymNow in the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Johnny BredahlJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Nehomar CermenoUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

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

IBFMay 2006 vs April 2006

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Samuel LopezJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

WBOMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Johnny BredahlPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Oscar AndradeNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

RINGMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Irene PachecoNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Wladimir SidorenkoPreviously held #10

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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