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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 2003

Welterweight rankings for May 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2003WBOMay 2003RINGMay 2003
🏆Ricardo Mayorga
Super Champion
Antonio Margarito
Champion
Ricardo Mayorga
Champion
1
Vacant
Michel TrabantVernon Forrest
2Thomas DamgaardJose CelayaAntonio Margarito
3Michel TrabantPaolo RobertoCory Spinks
4Jose Antonio RiveraNeil SinclairThomas Damgaard
5Vernon ForrestKermit CintronMichele Piccirillo+1
6Carlos Manuel BaldomirNewton VillarealManuel Gomez+1
7Felix Flores+1Michele PiccirilloAndrew Lewis+1
8
Vacant
Hasan AlElio OrtizNEW
9Kermit CintronNEWHercules KyvelosJawaid Khaliq
10Andrew Lewis+2Sergio MartinezHector QuirozNEW
11Farhad Bakirov+4Ener Julio
12Elio OrtizNEWDanny Perez
13Chris SmithNEWJose Antonio Rivera
14Hwanyung ParkNEWTeddy Limoz
15Hercules Kyvelos-4Freddy Hernandez

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Kermit CintronNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Andrew LewisUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Cory SpinksOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • Carlos QuintanaPreviously held #9
  • Vince PhillipsPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Farhad BakirovNow #11 after being #15 last month
    +4
  • Andrew LewisFrom #12 to #10
    +2
  • Felix FloresFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Hercules KyvelosDown 4 places to #15
    -4

RINGMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Elio OrtizEnters at #8
  • Hector QuirozNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Antonio DiazWas #5 last month
  • Ray OliveiraOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Michele PiccirilloUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Manuel GomezUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Andrew LewisFrom #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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