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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 1930

Welterweight rankings for May 1930. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in May 1930.
RankRINGMay 1930
🏆Young Jack ThompsonNEW
Champion
1Jackie Fields-1
2Young Corbett+3
3Johnny Indrisano
4Bucky Lawless+2
5Sammy Baker+2
6Paul Pirrone-2
7Tommy Freeman+1
8My Sullivan+1
9Young TerryNEW
10Morrie ShermanNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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RINGMay 1930 vs April 1930

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There is a new Champion: Young Jack Thompson(previously Jackie Fields)

Entered the top 10

  • Young TerryNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Morrie ShermanNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jimmy McLarninWas #1 last month
  • Andy Di VodiLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Young CorbettImproved from #5 to #2
    +3
  • Bucky LawlessUp to #4 from #6
    +2
  • Sammy BakerClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Paul PirroneNow ranked #6 (was #4)
    -2

About the Welterweight Division

Weight Limit: 140-147 lbs (63.5-66.7 kg)

Welterweight is one of boxing's most competitive and talent-rich divisions. The weight class has consistently produced exciting fights and has been home to many of boxing's biggest stars.

Division Characteristics

Welterweights are known for their speed, skill, and combination punching. The division features a mix of technical boxers and aggressive punchers, leading to diverse and exciting matchups.

Notable Facts

The Welterweight division has been home to legendary fighters like Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao. The division is known for producing high-profile, lucrative fights.

Historical Context

Welterweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, with a history of producing competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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