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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - May 2005

Welterweight rankings for May 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC, IBF and WBO May 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2005RINGMay 2005
🏆Zab Judah
Super Champion
Zab Judah
Champion
🏆Luis Collazo
World Champion
1Oktay UrkalAntonio Margarito
2Jose Antonio RiveraCory Spinks
3Shane MosleyShane MosleyNEW
4Frederic KloseThomas Damgaard-1
5Carlos QuintanaCosme Rivera+3
6Michel TrabantLuis CollazoNEW
7Walter Dario MatthysseKermit Cintron-2
8Mustapha BouzidJose Antonio Rivera+2
9Farhad BakirovDavid Estrada
10Sven ParisSebastian LujanNEW
11Michele Orlando+1
12Paul Williams+1
13Mark Suarez+1
14Joel Jair Julio+1
15Miguel Angel GonzalezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2005

WBAMay 2005 vs April 2005

Biggest risers

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

RINGMay 2005 vs April 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Shane MosleyNow ranked #3
  • Luis CollazoNow ranked #6
  • Sebastian LujanEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Manuel GomezPreviously held #4
  • Jawaid KhaliqLast ranked #6
  • Carlos BaldomirLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • Cosme RiveraJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Jose Antonio RiveraClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Kermit CintronSlipped from #5 to #7
    -2
  • Thomas DamgaardFrom #3 to #4
    -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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