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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 2008

Bantamweight rankings for May 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2008IBFMay 2008WBOMay 2008RINGMay 2008
🏆Anselmo MorenoNEW
World Champion
Joseph Agbeko
Champion
Gerry Penalosa
Champion
Vacant
1Wladimir Sidorenko-1William Gonzalez+1Abner MaresHozumi Hasegawa
2Nehomar Cermeno
Vacant
Veeraphol SahapromVeerapol Sahaprom
3Sasha BakhtinSilence Mabuza+1Jhonny GonzalezWladimir Sidorenko
4Daniel DiazJhonny Gonzalez+1Tshifhiwa Munyai+1Silence Mabuza
5Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat
Vacant
Leon Moore+1Gerry Penalosa
6Rolly LunasMauricio Martinez+1Ratanachai Sor Vorapin+1Joseph Agbeko+1
7Tshifhiwa MunyaiVusi Malinga+1Alejandro Valdez+1Abner Mares+1
8Nobuto IkeharaAbner Mares+1Diego Oscar Silva+1Luis Perez+1
9Yonnhy PerezSimpiwe Vetyeka+4Jason Booth+2Anselmo Moreno+1
10Abner MaresAlejandro Valdez+2Robert AllanicSimone MaludrottuNEW
11Kohei Oba+1Genaro GarciaIsidro GarciaNEW
12Simpiwe Vetyeka+1
Vacant
Yonnhy Perez+1
13Cecilio SantosNEWSimone Maludrottu+1Daniel Diaz+1
14Carmelo BalloneYonnhy Perez+1Bandung Pativakorngym+1
15Alejandro ValdezAlvaro Perez-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2008

WBAMay 2008 vs April 2008

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Anselmo Moreno(previously Wladimir Sidorenko)

Biggest risers

  • Kohei ObaFrom #12 to #11
    +1
  • Simpiwe VetyekaClimbed a place to #12
    +1

IBFMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Genaro GarciaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Simpiwe VetyekaUp 3 places to #9
    +3
  • Alejandro ValdezFrom #11 to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Genaro GarciaFrom #10 to #11
    -1

WBOMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Jason BoothClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Anselmo MorenoLeft the top 10 after #4 — now WBA World Champion

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Alvaro PerezFell from #12 to #15
    -3

RINGMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Simone MaludrottuInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jhonny GonzalezMoved up to Super Bantamweight

Biggest risers

  • Joseph AgbekoClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Abner MaresClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Luis PerezUp one spot to #8
    +1

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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