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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 2001

Welterweight rankings for May 2001. 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 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2001WBOMay 2001RINGMay 2001
🏆Andrew Lewis
World Champion
Daniel Santos
Champion
1Ricardo MayorgaAntonio MargaritoShane Mosley
2Thomas DamgaardMichel TrabantOscar De La Hoya
3Michel TrabantCory SpinksAndrew Lewis
4Chantel StancielThomas DamgaardVernon Forrest
5Kofi JantuahNEWRicardo MayorgaThomas Damgaard+1
6Michele PiccirilloAlessandro Duran+3Kofi Jantuah+1
7James PageMichele Piccirillo-1Daniel Santos+1
8
Vacant
Hercules Kyvelos-1James Page+1
9Carlos Manuel BaldomirJose Rosa Gomez-1Rafael Pineda+1
10Danny PerezDanny PerezShannan TaylorNEW
11Frederic KloseSergio Martinez
12Julian HollandAntonio Diaz+1
13Jose Joaquin Rosa GomezKofi Jantuah-1
14Hercules KyvelosNeil Sinclair
15Jose Antonio RiveraNEWDiego Castillo

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Kofi JantuahEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jantuah KofiWas #5 last month
  • Arturo GattiPreviously held #8

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Biggest risers

  • Alessandro DuranImproved from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Antonio DiazUp one spot to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Michele PiccirilloDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Hercules KyvelosSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Jose Rosa GomezFrom #8 to #9
    -1

RINGMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Shannan TaylorNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Wilfredo RiveraOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • Thomas DamgaardFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Kofi JantuahUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Daniel SantosFrom #8 to #7
    +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.

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