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Welterweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2009

Official Welterweight rankings for May 2009.

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 four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2009WBCIBFMay 2009WBOMay 2009
πŸ†United States flagShane Mosley
Super Champion
Not available for May 2009
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cotto
Champion
πŸ†Ukraine flagVyacheslav Senchenko
World Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Ghana flagJoshua ClotteyNEW
2Venezuela flagNelson Linares
Vacant
Canada flagAntonin Decarieβ–Ό-1
3United States flagZab JudahUnited States flagDelvin RodriguezPoland flagRafal Jackiewiczβ–Ό-1
4Poland flagRafal JackiewiczSouth Africa flagIsaac HlatshwayoMexico flagSaul Alvarezβ–Ό-1
5Argentina flagHector David Saldiviaβ–²+3Poland flagRafal JackiewiczPoland flagKrzysztof Bienias
6Mexico flagSaul Alvarezβ–²+1United States flagJesus SotoUnited Kingdom flagKell Brookβ–²+3
7
Vacant
Belgium flagJackson Osei BonsuMexico flagJesus Soto Karassβ–Ό-3
8United States flagAntonio Margaritoβ–Ό-2Germany flagSelcuk Aydinβ–²+4Puerto Rico flagLuis Collazo
9Kazakhstan flagVitaliy DemyanenkoUnited States flagLuis Collazoβ–Ό-1Ukraine flagValeriy Brazhnikβ–²+2
10United States flagMike JonesGermany flagJan Zaveckβ–Ό-1Kazakhstan flagVitaliy Demyanenko
11Argentina flagSebastian LujanUnited States flagMike JonesUzbekistan flagSherzodbek AlimjanovNEW
12Venezuela flagCharlie NavarroMorocco flagSaid Oualiβ–Ό-2Country flagDiosbelys HurtadoNEW
13TΓΌrkiye flagSelcuk AydinArgentina flagSebastian LujanNEWUnited States flagMike Jonesβ–Ό-1
14Mexico flagJesus Soto KarassAustralia flagLovemore NdouDominican Republic flagEuri Gonzalez
15Japan flagMotoki Sasaki
Vacant
Argentina flagCarlos L. Herrera

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since April 2009

WBAMay 2009 vs April 2009

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Yuriy NuzhnenkoPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Hector David SaldiviaJumped from #8 to #5
    β–²+3
  • MX flag
    Saul AlvarezUp one spot to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Antonio MargaritoNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    β–Ό-2

IBFMay 2009 vs April 2009

πŸ†

The title is now vacant(previously held by Ghana flagJoshua Clottey)

Entered the top 10

  • TR flag
    Selcuk AydinClimbed from #11 up to #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MA flag
    Said OualiNow ranked #12
  • US flag
    Mike JonesNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • TR flag
    Selcuk AydinJumped from #11 to #8
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • MA flag
    Said OualiDown 3 places to #12
    β–Ό-3
  • US flag
    Luis CollazoNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    β–Ό-2
  • SI flag
    Jan ZaveckSlipped from #8 to #10
    β–Ό-2

WBOMay 2009 vs April 2009

Entered the top 10

  • GH flag
    Joshua ClotteyInto the top 10 at #1
  • UA flag
    Valeriy BrazhnikUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Carlos QuintanaLast ranked #6
  • PR flag
    Kermit CintronPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Kell BrookUp 3 places to #6
    β–²+3
  • UA flag
    Valeriy BrazhnikUp to #9 from #11
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Jesus Soto KarassNow #7 after #4 last month
    β–Ό-3
  • CA flag
    Antonin DecarieSlipped a spot to #2
    β–Ό-1
  • PL flag
    Rafal JackiewiczFrom #2 to #3
    β–Ό-1