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WBO Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 2004

Official Welterweight rankings for May 2004 from the WBO.

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 with the WBO.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBOMay 2004
🏆United States flagZab Judah
Champion

1Brazil flagKelson PintoNEW
2Puerto Rico flagMiguel CottoNEW
3United Kingdom flagRicky HattonNEW
4United Kingdom flagJunior WitterNEW
5United States flagDavid DiazNEW
6Mexico flagFrancisco BojadoNEW
7Uzbekistan flagMukhammadkodir AbdullaevNEW
8Puerto Rico flagHenry BruselesNEW
9Ukraine flagAndriy KotelnikNEW
10United States flagPaul SpadaforaNEW
11United States flagDemarcus CorleyNEW
12Mexico flagJuan ValenzuelaNEW
13Colombia flagRicardo TorresNEW
14United States flagEmmanuel BurtonNEW
15United States flagRicky QuilesNEW

Source: WBO

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About the Welterweight Division

Weight Limit: 140-147 lbs (63.5-66.7 kg)

Welterweight is one of boxing's most competitive and talent-rich divisions. The weight class has consistently produced exciting fights and has been home to many of boxing's biggest stars.

Division Characteristics

Welterweights are known for their speed, skill, and combination punching. The division features a mix of technical boxers and aggressive punchers, leading to diverse and exciting matchups.

Notable Facts

The Welterweight division has been home to legendary fighters like Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao. The division is known for producing high-profile, lucrative fights.

Historical Context

Welterweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, with a history of producing competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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There is a new Champion: United States flagZab Judah(previously United States flagAntonio Margarito)

Entered the top 10

  • BR flag
    Kelson PintoInto the top 10 at #1
  • PR flag
    Miguel CottoNow in the top 10 at #2
  • GB flag
    Ricky HattonNow ranked #3
  • GB flag
    Junior WitterNow in the top 10 at #4
  • US flag
    David DiazEnters at #5
  • MX flag
    Francisco BojadoInto the top 10 at #6
  • UZ flag
    Mukhammadkodir AbdullaevNow in the top 10 at #7
  • PR flag
    Henry BruselesEnters at #8
  • DE flag
    Andriy KotelnikInto the top 10 at #9
  • US flag
    Paul SpadaforaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jose CelayaWas #1 last month
  • PR flag
    Kermit CintronPreviously held #2
  • AR flag
    Sebastian LujanWas #3 last month
  • DK flag
    Thomas DamgaardPreviously held #4
  • DE flag
    Michel TrabantWas #5 last month
  • US flag
    Ishe SmithPreviously held #6
  • CO flag
    Newton VillarealLast ranked #7
  • GB flag
    David BarnesOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • AR flag
    Carlos BaldomirWas #9 last month
  • AR flag
    Walter Dario MatthysseLast ranked #10

WBO Welterweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBO monthly rankings (January 2000).

WBO Welterweight — Super Champion

United States flagTerence Crawford
June 2018 — August 2024
6 years 3 months
Philippines flagManny Pacquiao
November 2016 — July 2017
9 months
United States flagTimothy Bradley
February 2016 — March 2016
2 months
Philippines flagManny Pacquiao
November 2009 — May 2015
5 years 7 months

WBO Welterweight — Champion

United States flagDevin Haney
December 2025 — Current
6 months
United States flagBrian Norman Jr
August 2024 — December 2025
1 year 5 months
Australia flagJeff Horn
July 2017 — June 2018
1 year
United States flagJessie Vargas
March 2016 — November 2016
9 months
United States flagTimothy Bradley
July 2015 — February 2016
8 months
United States flagFloyd Mayweather Jr
May 2015 — July 2015
3 months
United States flagTimothy Bradley
June 2012 — April 2014
1 year 11 months
Philippines flagManny Pacquiao
April 2012 — June 2012
3 months
Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cotto
March 2009 — November 2009
9 months
United States flagPaul Williams
July 2008 — November 2008
5 months
Puerto Rico flagCarlos Quintana
March 2008 — July 2008
5 months
United States flagPaul Williams
August 2007 — March 2008
8 months
United States flagAntonio Margarito
June 2004 — August 2007
3 years 3 months
United States flagZab Judah
May 2004 — June 2004
2 months
United States flagAntonio Margarito
April 2002 — May 2004
2 years 2 months
Puerto Rico flagDaniel Santos
May 2000 — November 2001
1 year 7 months
Russia flagAkhmed Kotiev
January 2000 — May 2000
5 months

WBO Welterweight — Interim Champion

United States flagBrian Norman Jr
June 2024 — August 2024
3 months