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Welterweight Boxing Rankings — May 2013

Official Welterweight rankings for May 2013.

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 2013WBCIBFMay 2013WBOMay 2013
🏆United States flagPaul Malignaggi
World Champion
Not available for May 2013
United States flagDevon Alexander
Champion
United States flagTimothy Bradley
Champion

1Argentina flagDiego Gabriel ChavesUnited Kingdom flagKell Brook▲+1United States flagKeith Thurman
2Argentina flagMarcos Rene Maidana
Vacant
Philippines flagManny Pacquiao
3United States flagEd ParedesCanada flagKevin Bizier▲+1Russia flagRuslan Provodnikov
4United States flagKeith ThurmanItaly flagLeonardo Bundu▲+2Namibia flagBethel Ushona
5United States flagShane MosleyNEWUnited States flagRandall Bailey▲+2Argentina flagLuis Carlos Abregu▲+3
6United States flagJessie Vargas▼-1Australia flagNaoufel Ben Rabeh▲+2Japan flagYoshihiro Kamegai▲+1
7Canada flagKevin Bizier▼-1United States flagJessie Vargas▲+2United States flagShawn Porter▼-2
8Argentina flagLuis Carlos Abregu▼-1United States flagCarson Jones▲+2United Kingdom flagKell Brook▼-2
9Italy flagLeonardo Bundu▼-1United States flagShawn PorterNEWUnited Kingdom flagFrankie Gavin
10Thailand flagTewa KiramRomania flagDan Ion▲+4Mexico flagDaniel Sandoval
11Ukraine flagVyacheslav Senchenko▼-2Germany flagJan Zaveck▲+1United States flagEd Paredes
12United States flagCharlie Ota▼-1Ukraine flagVyacheslav Senchenko▲+1Namibia flagSacky Shikukutu
13United States flagShawn PorterNEWUnited States flagEdward Paredes▲+2Italy flagPhil Lo Greco
14Romania flagIonut Dan Ion▼-1Japan flagYoshihiro KamegaiNEWTunisia flagNaoufel Ben Rabeh
15Japan flagYoshihiro KamegaiNEWBrazil flagWilliam Silva

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 2013

WBAMay 2013 vs April 2013

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Shane MosleyNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav SenchenkoDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav SenchenkoNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Jessie VargasFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • CA flag
    Kevin BizierFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2013 vs April 2013

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Shawn PorterNow ranked #9
  • RO flag
    Dan IonPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lee PurdyOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • AR flag
    Hector David SaldiviaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • RO flag
    Dan IonNow #10 after #13 last month
    ▲+3
  • IT flag
    Leonardo BunduUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Randall BaileyFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

WBOMay 2013 vs April 2013

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Luis Carlos AbreguJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • JP flag
    Yoshihiro KamegaiFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Shawn PorterNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    ▼-2
  • GB flag
    Kell BrookNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    ▼-2