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Super Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 2000

Super Welterweight 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
🏆Felix Trinidad
World Champion
Harry Simon
Champion
1Mamadou ThiamMamadou ThiamFelix Trinidad
2Jose Flores+1Rodney JonesFernando Vargas
3Ronald WrightNEWAnthony FarnellDavid Reid
4Carl Daniels+3Roman KarmazinIke Quartey
5Ike Quartey-1Bronco McKartFrancisco Castillejo
6Ross Thompson-1Wayne AlexanderHarry Simon
7Kevin Kelly-1Ike Quartey+1Ronald Wright
8Julio Cesar VasquezNEWEmmett Linton+1Keith Mullings
9Ricardo Mayorga-1Tony BadeaNEWBronco McKart
10Emmett Linton-1Michael Rask+1Tony Marshall
11Paulina Cardona+1Ross Thompson-1
12Jason PapillionNEWTakaloo
13Ross Thompson-8
14Bronco McKartNEW
15Juan Carlos CandeloNEW

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

  • Ronald WrightNow ranked #3
  • Julio Cesar VasquezNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • David ReidMoved up to Middleweight
  • Anthony JonesLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Ross ThompsonUp 8 places to #6
    +8
  • Carl DanielsUp 3 places to #4
    +3
  • Jose FloresClimbed a place to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ike QuarteyFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Kevin KellyDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Ricardo MayorgaDown one place to #9
    -1

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Tony BadeaNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Michael RaskUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Oba CarrOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • Ross ThompsonJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Ike QuarteyFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Emmett LintonFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Michael RaskFrom #11 to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ross ThompsonFrom #10 to #11
    -1

About the Super Welterweight Division

Weight Limit: 147-154 lbs (66.7-69.9 kg)

Super Welterweight, also known as Junior Middleweight, sits between Welterweight and Middleweight. The division features fighters who combine welterweight speed with increased power.

Division Characteristics

Super Welterweights are known for their speed and technical skill, with many fighters capable of fighting at a high pace while maintaining power throughout the fight.

Notable Facts

The Super Welterweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. Many welterweights move up to this division as they age and gain weight.

Historical Context

Established in 1962, Super Welterweight has developed into a competitive division that often serves as a stepping stone between Welterweight and Middleweight.

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