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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2023

Super Lightweight rankings for May 2023. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC May 2023 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2023IBFMay 2023WBOMay 2023RINGMay 2023
🏆Rolando RomeroNEW
World Champion
Subriel Matias
Champion
Josh Taylor
Super Champion
Josh Taylor
Champion
1Ohara Davies+1
Vacant
Teofimo LopezRegis Prograis
2Kenneth Sims Jr+8
Vacant
Arnold Barboza JrJose Ramirez
3Ismael Barroso-2Shohjahon ErgashevJose Carlos Ramirez+1Subriel Matias+2
4Botirzhon Akhmedov-1Jose Carlos RamirezShohjahon Ergashev+1Jack Catterall
5Ryan Garcia+2Andy HiraokaSandor Martin+1Arnold Barboza Jr+1
6Jack CatterallNEWJack Catterall+9Ryan GarciaNEWJose Zepeda-3
7Nestor Bravo+6Richardson Hitchins+2Jose Manuel Garcia VazquezGary Antuanne Russell
8Orestes VelazquezJosh TaylorNEWThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Nestor BravoShohjahon Ergashev
9Andy HiraokaRyan Garcia+4Antonio MoranAlberto Puello
10Phoobadin Yoohanngoh+2Steve Spark-3Jesus SarachoTeofimo LopezNEW
11Adam Azim+3Arnold Barboza Jr+3Richardson Hitchins
12Jonathan AlonsoNEWJeremias Nicolas Ponce-6Richard Commey
13Kevin Hayler BrownNEWElvis Rodriguez-3Sean McComb+2
14Gabriel Gollaz ValenzuelaNEWMathieu Germain-2Andy Hiraoka
15Jose Angel Gabriel RosaSergey LipinetsNEWJack Catterall-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2023

WBAMay 2023 vs April 2023

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Rolando Romero(previously Alberto Puello)

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose Carlos RamirezWas #4 last month
  • Shohjahon ErgashevWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Ismael BarrosoSlipped from #1 to #3
    -2
  • Botirzhon AkhmedovFrom #3 to #4
    -1

IBFMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Jeremias Nicolas PonceDropped from #6 to #12
    -6
  • Steve SparkDown 3 places to #10
    -3
  • Elvis RodriguezDown 3 places to #13
    -3

WBOMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • Ryan GarciaNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Liam ParoLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • Sean McCombFrom #15 to #13
    +2
  • Jose Carlos RamirezFrom #4 to #3
    +1
  • Shohjahon ErgashevFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jack CatterallFrom #13 to #15
    -2

RINGMay 2023 vs September 2022

Entered the top 10

  • Teofimo LopezEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Botirzhon AkhmedovLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Subriel MatiasClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • Arnold Barboza JrClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose ZepedaDown 3 places to #6
    -3

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.