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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2009

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFMay 2009WBOMay 2009
🏆Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
World Champion
Not available for May 2009
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko
Champion
Mexico flagFernando Montiel
Champion
🏆Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno
Interim Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagEric Morel
2Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
Vacant
Philippines flagGerry Penalosa
3Mexico flagCristian MijaresSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Philippines flagZ Gorres▼-1
4Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na RachawatMexico flagAbner Mares▲+1Mexico flagAbner Mares▼-1
5Russia flagSasha BakhtinRussia flagSasha Bakhtin▲+1Colombia flagYonnhy Perez▼-1
6Philippines flagAj BanalNEWMexico flagYonnhy Perez▲+1United Kingdom flagJason Booth▼-1
7Venezuela flagAlexander MunozNEWPhilippines flagMichael Domingo▲+4Saudi Arabia flagTshifhiwa Munyai▼-1
8Nicaragua flagAlvaro Perez▼-2Nicaragua flagWilliam GonzalezNicaragua flagJundy Maraon▲+4
9Nicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▼-2South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▲+1Nicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▼-2
10Japan flagKohei ObaPhilippines flagZcy Gorrez▲+2Philippines flagRolando Magbanua▲+5
11South Africa flagTshifhiwa MunyaiMexico flagAlejandro Valdez▼-2Nicaragua flagAlvaro PerezNEW
12France flagMahyar Monshipour
Vacant
Country flagBandung Pativakorngym▼-1
13Nicaragua flagDaniel DiazNicaragua flagDaniel Diaz▲+1Saudi Arabia flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▼-3
14Philippines flagRolly LunasUnited Kingdom flagIan Napa▲+1France flagJerome Arnould
15France flagMalik BouzianeSaudi Arabia flagSilence MabuzaNEW

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 2009

WBAMay 2009 vs April 2009

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Alexander MunozEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Lorenzo ParraMoved down to Super Flyweight

Biggest risers

  • Aj BanalClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

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

IBFMay 2009 vs April 2009

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Zcy GorrezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezDropped to #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezDown 3 places to #11
    ▼-3
  • NI flag
    William GonzalezFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2009 vs April 2009

🏆

Mexico flagFernando Montiel is now the Champion(previously Philippines flagGerry Penalosa)

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaDown 3 places to #13
    ▼-3
  • NI flag
    William GonzalezDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2
  • PH flag
    Z GorresSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1