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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2008

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFMay 2008WBOMay 2008
🏆Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
World Champion
Not available for May 2008
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko
Champion
Philippines flagGerry Penalosa
Champion

1Ukraine flagWladimir SidorenkoNicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▲+1Mexico flagAbner Mares
2Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno
Vacant
Thailand flagVeeraphol Sahaprom
3Russia flagSasha BakhtinSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Mexico flagJhonny Gonzalez
4Nicaragua flagDaniel DiazMexico flagJhonny Gonzalez▲+1Saudi Arabia flagTshifhiwa Munyai▲+1
5Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na Rachawat
Vacant
United States flagLeon Moore▲+1
6Philippines flagRolly LunasPanama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+1
7South Africa flagTshifhiwa MunyaiSouth Africa flagVusi Malinga▲+1Mexico flagAlejandro Valdez▲+1
8Japan flagNobuto IkeharaMexico flagAbner Mares▲+1Argentina flagDiego Oscar Silva▲+1
9Colombia flagYonnhy PerezSouth Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▲+4United Kingdom flagJason Booth▲+2
10Mexico flagAbner MaresMexico flagAlejandro Valdez▲+2Philippines flagRobert Allanic
11Japan flagKohei Oba▲+1Mexico flagGenaro GarciaMexico flagIsidro GarciaNEW
12South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▲+1
Vacant
Country flagYonnhy Perez▲+1
13Mexico flagCecilio SantosNEWItaly flagSimone Maludrottu▲+1Nicaragua flagDaniel Diaz▲+1
14Italy flagCarmelo BalloneMexico flagYonnhy Perez▲+1Thailand flagBandung Pativakorngym▲+1
15Country flagAlejandro ValdezNicaragua flagAlvaro Perez▼-3

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 2008

WBAMay 2008 vs April 2008

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Panama flagAnselmo Moreno(previously Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Anselmo MorenoPreviously held #1

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Kohei ObaFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1

IBFMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaUp from #12 to #9
  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaUp 3 places to #9
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Jason BoothClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Anselmo MorenoPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Jason BoothNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Tshifhiwa MunyaiFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • GY flag
    Leon MooreFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Alvaro PerezFell from #12 to #15
    ▼-3