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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 2005

Official Welterweight rankings for May 2005.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2005WBCIBFWBORING
🏆United States flagZab Judah
Super Champion
Not available for May 2005
Not available for May 2005
Not available for May 2005
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🏆United States flagLuis Collazo
World Champion

1Germany flagOktay Urkal
2Mexico flagJose Antonio Rivera
3United States flagShane Mosley
4France flagFrederic Klose
5Puerto Rico flagCarlos Quintana
6Germany flagMichel Trabant
7Argentina flagWalter Dario Matthysse
8France flagMustapha Bouzid
9Uzbekistan flagFarhad Bakirov
10Italy flagSven Paris
11Italy flagMichele Orlando▲+1
12United States flagPaul Williams▲+1
13United States flagMark Suarez▲+1
14Colombia flagJoel Jair Julio▲+1
15Mexico flagMiguel Angel GonzalezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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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WBAMay 2005 vs April 2005

Biggest risers

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    Michele OrlandoUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1
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    Paul WilliamsUp one spot to #12
    ▲+1
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    Mark SuarezClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1