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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 2001

Super Bantamweight rankings for May 2001. 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 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2001WBOMay 2001RINGMay 2001
🏆Clarence Adams
World Champion
Marco Antonio Barrera
Champion
1Yober OrtegaJorge MonsalvoBones Adams
2Jose Cheo RojasDanny RomeroLehlo Ledwaba
3Sithyodthong YoddamrongNEWJohnny TapiaWillie Jorrin
4Enrique SanchezAgapito SanchezManny Pacquiao
5Salim MedjkouneNEWIsrael VazquezEnrique Sanchez
6Danny RomeroMarcos LiconaAntonio Cermeno+1
7Kozo Ishii+1Michael BrodieOscar Larios+1
8Osamu Sato+1Jose ValbuenaMichael Brodie+1
9Nestor Garza-2Fahprakob RakkiatgymCarlos Contreras-3
10Johnny ArmourHector Avila+1Jose Luis Valbuena
11Israel VazquezNedal Hussein+2
12Walter EstradaHarold Grey
13Michael BrodieSalim Medjkoune+1
14Manny PacquiaoNestor Garza+1
15Nedal HusseinYober OrtegaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Sithyodthong YoddamrongNow in the top 10 at #3
  • Salim MedjkouneInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bulan BugiarsoOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • Medjkoune SalimPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • Kozo IshiiClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Osamu SatoUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Nestor GarzaSlipped from #7 to #9
    -2

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Hector AvilaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jesus SaludOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Nedal HusseinFrom #13 to #11
    +2
  • Hector AvilaFrom #11 to #10
    +1
  • Salim MedjkouneClimbed a place to #13
    +1

RINGMay 2001 vs April 2001

Biggest risers

  • Antonio CermenoUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Oscar LariosUp one spot to #7
    +1
  • Michael BrodieUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Carlos ContrerasNow #9 after being #6 last month
    -3

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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