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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 2000

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
🏆James Page
World Champion
Daniel SantosNEW
Champion
1Andrew LewisMichel TrabantOscar De La Hoya
2Shane MosleyVernon ForrestJames Page
3Michel TrabantGiovanni ParisiShane Mosley
4Arturo GattiNEWDavid KamauVernon Forrest
5Thomas Damgaard+1Nicolas Cervera+2Oba Carr
6Oba Carr+1Alessandro Duran-1Shannan Taylor
7Shannan Taylor-3Kofi Jantuah-1Wilfredo Rivera
8Vernon Forrest-3Akhmed Kotiev-8Thomas Damgaard+1
9Carlos Manuel BaldomirPernell Whitaker+1Derrell Coley+1
10Frank OlsenAntonio Margarito+1Andrew LewisNEW
11Alessandro Duran+1Scott DixonNEW
12Jeff Malcolm-4Neil Sinclair
13Nicolas Cervera-2
14Fernando Sagrado-1
15Alex Bunema-1

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

  • Arturo GattiEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jeff MalcolmCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Thomas DamgaardFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Oba CarrClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Alessandro DuranFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jeff MalcolmFell from #8 to #12
    -4
  • Shannan TaylorFell from #4 to #7
    -3
  • Vernon ForrestFell from #5 to #8
    -3

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

🏆

There is a new Champion: Daniel Santos(previously Akhmed Kotiev)

Entered the top 10

  • Antonio MargaritoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sam GarrOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Nicolas CerveraFrom #7 to #5
    +2
  • Pernell WhitakerClimbed a place to #9
    +1
  • Antonio MargaritoClimbed a place to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Alessandro DuranSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Kofi JantuahDown one place to #7
    -1

RINGMay 2000 vs April 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Andrew LewisEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ahmed KatejevWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Thomas DamgaardFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Derrell ColeyUp one spot to #9
    +1

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.

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