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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2023

Official Super Lightweight rankings for May 2023.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2023WBCIBFMay 2023WBOMay 2023RING
🏆United States flagRolando Romero
World Champion
Not available for May 2023
Puerto Rico flagSubriel Matias
Champion
United Kingdom flagJosh Taylor
Super Champion
Not available for May 2023

1United Kingdom flagOhara Davies▲+1
Vacant
United States flagTeofimo Lopez
2United States flagKenneth Sims Jr▲+8
Vacant
United States flagArnold Barboza Jr
3Venezuela flagIsmael Barroso▼-2Uzbekistan flagShohjahon ErgashevUnited States flagJose Carlos Ramirez▲+1
4Russia flagBotirzhon Akhmedov▼-1United States flagJose Carlos RamirezUzbekistan flagShohjahon Ergashev▲+1
5United States flagRyan Garcia▲+2Japan flagAndy HiraokaSpain flagSandor Martin▲+1
6United Kingdom flagJack CatterallNEWUnited Kingdom flagJack Catterall▲+9United States flagRyan GarciaNEW
7Puerto Rico flagNestor Bravo▲+6United States flagRichardson Hitchins▲+2Mexico flagJose Manuel Garcia Vazquez
8Cuba flagOrestes VelazquezUnited Kingdom flagJosh TaylorNEWNow ChampionPuerto Rico flagNestor Bravo
9Japan flagAndy HiraokaUnited States flagRyan Garcia▲+4Mexico flagAntonio Moran
10Thailand flagPhoobadin Yoohanngoh▲+2Australia flagSteve Spark▼-3Mexico flagJesus Saracho
11United Kingdom flagAdam Azim▲+3United States flagArnold Barboza Jr▲+3United States flagRichardson Hitchins
12Spain flagJonathan AlonsoNEWArgentina flagJeremias Nicolas Ponce▼-6Ghana flagRichard Commey
13Cuba flagKevin Hayler BrownNEWDominican Republic flagElvis Rodriguez▼-3United Kingdom flagSean McComb▲+2
14Mexico flagGabriel Gollaz ValenzuelaNEWCanada flagMathieu Germain▼-2Japan flagAndy Hiraoka
15Argentina flagJose Angel Gabriel RosaKazakhstan flagSergey LipinetsNEWUnited Kingdom flagJack Catterall▼-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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About the Super Lightweight Division

Weight Limit: 135-140 lbs (61.2-63.5 kg)

Super Lightweight, also known as Junior Welterweight or Light Welterweight, sits between Lightweight and Welterweight. The division features fast, skilled fighters with significant power.

Division Characteristics

Super Lightweights combine the speed of lightweights with increased power. Fighters in this division are typically quick, athletic, and capable of producing exciting fights.

Notable Facts

The Super Lightweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. The division is known for its depth of talent and competitive nature.

Historical Context

Established in 1959, Super Lightweight has developed into a respected division that often serves as a bridge between Lightweight and Welterweight.

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Month-over-month changes since April 2023

WBAMay 2023 vs April 2023

🏆

There is a new World Champion: United States flagRolando Romero(previously Dominican Republic flagAlberto Puello)

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Jack CatterallEnters at #6
  • PR flag
    Nestor BravoJumped from #13 into the top 10
  • TH flag
    Phoobadin YoohanngohUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jose Carlos RamirezWas #4 last month
  • UZ flag
    Shohjahon ErgashevWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Kenneth Sims JrImproved from #10 to #2
    ▲+8
  • PR flag
    Nestor BravoNow #7 after being #13 last month
    ▲+6
  • GB flag
    Adam AzimNow #11 after being #14 last month
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Ismael BarrosoSlipped from #1 to #3
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Botirzhon AkhmedovFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Jack CatterallUp from #15 to #6
  • GB flag
    Josh TaylorInto the top 10 at #8
  • US flag
    Ryan GarciaUp from #13 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Jeremias Nicolas PonceDown to #12
  • US flag
    Gary Antuanne RussellOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • DO flag
    Elvis RodriguezNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Jack CatterallUp 9 places to #6
    ▲+9
  • US flag
    Ryan GarciaImproved from #13 to #9
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Arnold Barboza JrUp 3 places to #11
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Jeremias Nicolas PonceDropped from #6 to #12
    ▼-6
  • AU flag
    Steve SparkDown 3 places to #10
    ▼-3
  • DO flag
    Elvis RodriguezDown 3 places to #13
    ▼-3

WBOMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Ryan GarciaNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Liam ParoLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • IE flag
    Sean McCombFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Jose Carlos RamirezFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • UZ flag
    Shohjahon ErgashevFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Jack CatterallFrom #13 to #15
    ▼-2