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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 2009

Bantamweight rankings for May 2009. 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 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2009IBFMay 2009WBOMay 2009RINGMay 2009
🏆Anselmo Moreno
World Champion
Joseph Agbeko
Champion
Fernando Montiel
Champion
Vacant
🏆Nehomar Cermeno
Interim Champion
1
Vacant
Vacant
Eric MorelHozumi Hasegawa
2Wladimir Sidorenko
Vacant
Gerry Penalosa-2Anselmo Moreno
3Cristian MijaresSilence Mabuza+1Z Gorres-1Wladimir Sidorenko
4Tabtimdaeng Na RachawatAbner Mares+1Abner Mares-1Silence Mabuza
5Sasha BakhtinSasha Bakhtin+1Yonnhy Perez-1Joseph Agbeko
6Aj Banal+2Yonnhy Perez+1Jason Booth-1Abner Mares
7Alexander MunozNEWMichael Domingo+4Tshifhiwa Munyai-1Nehomar Cermeno
8Alvaro Perez-2William GonzalezJundy Maraon+4Roberto Vazquez
9William Gonzalez-2Simpiwe Vetyeka+1William Gonzalez-2Fernando Montiel
10Kohei ObaZcy Gorrez+2Rolando Magbanua+5Gerry Penalosa
11Tshifhiwa MunyaiAlejandro Valdez-2Alvaro PerezNEW
12Mahyar Monshipour
Vacant
Bandung Pativakorngym-1
13Daniel DiazDaniel Diaz+1Simpiwe Vetyeka-3
14Rolly LunasIan Napa+1Jerome Arnould
15Malik BouzianeSilence MabuzaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2009

WBAMay 2009 vs April 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Alexander MunozEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lorenzo ParraMoved down to Super Flyweight

Biggest risers

  • Aj BanalClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Alvaro PerezNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    -2
  • William GonzalezDown to #9 from #7
    -2

IBFMay 2009 vs April 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Zcy GorrezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alejandro ValdezDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Michael DomingoUp 3 places to #7
    +3
  • Zcy GorrezUp one spot to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Alejandro ValdezDown 3 places to #11
    -3
  • William GonzalezFrom #7 to #8
    -1

WBOMay 2009 vs April 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Jundy MaraonJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • Rolando MagbanuaPreviously ranked #15

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alejandro ValdezWas #8 last month
  • Nestor RochaOut of the top 10 after being #9
  • Simpiwe VetyekaCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Rolando MagbanuaNow #10 after being #15 last month
    +5
  • Jundy MaraonNow #8 after being #12 last month
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Simpiwe VetyekaDown 3 places to #13
    -3
  • William GonzalezDown to #9 from #7
    -2
  • Z GorresSlipped a spot to #3
    -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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