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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 2000

Super Bantamweight rankings for May 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2000WBOMay 2000RINGMay 2000
🏆Clarence Adams
World Champion
Marco Antonio Barrera
Champion
1Antonio CermenoJesus SaludMarco Antonio Barrera
2Yober OrtegaAgapito SanchezErik Morales
3Bulan BugiarsoJorge MonsalvoBones Adams
4Nestor GarzaDanny RomeroLehlo Ledwaba
5Vladislav AntonovMarcos Licona+1Wayne McCullough
6Jose ValbuenaMichael Brodie-1Nestor Garza
7Michael BrodieIsrael Vazquez+2Enrique Sanchez
8Jose Cheo RojasEliecer Julio-1Antonio Cermeno
9Enrique Sanchez+1Yober Ortega-1Manny Pacquiao
10Osamu Sato+2Harold GreyNEWMichael Brodie
11Willie Jorrin+2Luis C. Freitas+1
12Kozo Ishii+3Nedal Hussein-2
13Eduardo Alvarez+1
14Andres FernandezNEW
15Israel VazquezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2000

WBAMay 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Osamu SatoPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Guty Espadas JrOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Kozo IshiiNow #12 after being #15 last month
    +3
  • Osamu SatoFrom #12 to #10
    +2
  • Willie JorrinUp to #11 from #13
    +2

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Harold GreyInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Nedal HusseinNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Israel VazquezNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Marcos LiconaUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Luis C. FreitasUp one spot to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Nedal HusseinFrom #10 to #12
    -2
  • Michael BrodieDown one place to #6
    -1
  • Eliecer JulioSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

About the Super Bantamweight Division

Weight Limit: 118-122 lbs (53.5-55.3 kg)

Super Bantamweight, also known as Junior Featherweight, sits between Bantamweight and Featherweight. The division features fast, skilled fighters with excellent technical ability.

Division Characteristics

Super Bantamweights combine speed and skill, with fighters typically relying on technical boxing ability and quick combinations. The division is known for its competitive nature.

Notable Facts

The Super Bantamweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. The division is known for its depth of talent and technical skill.

Historical Context

Established in 1976, Super Bantamweight has developed into a respected division that often serves as a bridge between Bantamweight and Featherweight.

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