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Welterweight Boxing Rankings — May 2015

Official Welterweight rankings for May 2015.

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 2015WBCIBFMay 2015WBOMay 2015
🏆United States flagFloyd Mayweather Jr
Super Champion
Not available for May 2015
United Kingdom flagKell Brook
Champion
United States flagFloyd Mayweather Jr
Champion
🏆United States flagKeith Thurman
World Champion

1United States flagAndre Berto
Vacant
United States flagTimothy Bradley
2United Kingdom flagAmir Khan
Vacant
Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
3Argentina flagMarcos Rene MaidanaUnited States flagSadam Ali▲+4United States flagSadam Ali▲+1
4United States flagShawn PorterArgentina flagDiego Gabriel Chaves▲+2United States flagBrandon Rios▼-1
5Thailand flagTewa KiramUnited States flagDevon Alexander▲+3United States flagJessie VargasNEW
6United States flagSadam Ali▲+1Canada flagKevin Bizier▲+3United States flagRay Robinson
7Venezuela flagJohan Perez▲+1Ghana flagFredrick Lawson▲+5United Kingdom flagBradley Skeete
8United States flagErrol Spence JrNEWSouth Africa flagChris Van Heerden▲+5Russia flagKonstantin PonomarevNEW
9Argentina flagDiego Gabriel ChavesRussia flagKonstantin PonomarevNEWUnited States flagShawn Porter▼-1
10United States flagRobert GuerreroUkraine flagViktor Plotnikov▲+4Ukraine flagViktor Plotnikov▼-1
11Ghana flagRichmond DjarbengUnited States flagShawn Porter▼-6Argentina flagDiego Gabriel ChavesNEW
12Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel De JesusRomania flagDan Ion▼-2Azerbaijan flagFariz Mammadov
13Australia flagCameron Hammond▲+1United States flagBrandon RiosNEWAustralia flagJeff Horn
14Country flagFrancisco Santana▼-1United Kingdom flagFrankie Gavin▼-10United States flagDusty Hernandez Harrison
15Australia flagJeff Horn
Vacant
Germany flagDeniz Ilbay

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 2015

WBAMay 2015 vs April 2015

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Errol Spence JrEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Timothy BradleyWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Sadam AliUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Johan PerezFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • AU flag
    Cameron HammondUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Francisco SantanaFrom #13 to #14
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2015 vs April 2015

Entered the top 10

  • GH flag
    Fredrick LawsonNow #7 (was #12)
  • ZA flag
    Chris Van HeerdenNow #8 (was #13)
  • RU flag
    Konstantin PonomarevInto the top 10 at #9
  • UA flag
    Viktor PlotnikovJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Amir KhanLast ranked #3
  • GB flag
    Frankie GavinDown to #14
  • US flag
    Shawn PorterNow ranked #11
  • RO flag
    Dan IonDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • GH flag
    Fredrick LawsonImproved from #12 to #7
    ▲+5
  • ZA flag
    Chris Van HeerdenImproved from #13 to #8
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    Sadam AliUp 4 places to #3
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Frankie GavinDropped from #4 to #14
    ▼-10
  • US flag
    Shawn PorterFell from #5 to #11
    ▼-6
  • RO flag
    Dan IonNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    ▼-2

WBOMay 2015 vs April 2015

🏆

There is a new Champion: United States flagFloyd Mayweather Jr(previously Philippines flagManny Pacquiao)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Jessie VargasInto the top 10 at #5
  • RU flag
    Konstantin PonomarevNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Mikael ZewskiWas #5 last month
  • US flag
    Errol Spence JrOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Sadam AliUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Brandon RiosDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Shawn PorterSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • UA flag
    Viktor PlotnikovFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1