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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — April 2001

Official Bantamweight rankings for April 2001.

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
RankWBAApril 2001WBCIBFWBOApril 2001
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for April 2001
Not available for April 2001
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion

1Venezuela flagEidy MoyaDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl
2Mexico flagAdan VargasMexico flagAdan Vargas
3Venezuela flagLeo GamezRussia flagAlexander Yagupov
4Denmark flagJohnny BredahlMexico flagRafael Marquez
5Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaUnited States flagPete Frissina
6Thailand flagSaohin SirithaicondoMexico flagAlejandro Estrada
7Mexico flagRafael MarquezMexico flagGerardo Espinoza▲+1
8Mexico flagJohnny TapiaFrench Polynesia flagNarongrit Pirang▲+1
9Mexico flagHugo DianzoUnited Kingdom flagNoel Wilders▲+1
10Mexico flagGenaro GarciaRussia flagDimitri KirilovNEW
11Mexico flagRicardo BarajasUnited States flagRoger GonzalezNEW
12Colombia flagJose MendozaParaguay flagDario Azuaga
13Colombia flagJorge Eliecer JulioMexico flagRicardo Barajas
14Philippines flagJesus MacANEWArgentina flagJorge D. Espindola
15Argentina flagJuan D CordobaColombia flagEliecer Julio

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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About the Bantamweight Division

Weight Limit: 115-118 lbs (52.2-53.5 kg)

Bantamweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, with a history dating back to the early days of professional boxing. The division features fast, skilled fighters known for their technical ability.

Division Characteristics

Bantamweights are known for their speed, technical skill, and ability to fight at a high pace. Fighters in this division typically rely on skill and volume punching.

Notable Facts

The Bantamweight division has been home to many legendary fighters throughout boxing history. The division is known for producing exciting, fast-paced fights.

Historical Context

Bantamweight has long been one of boxing's most respected divisions, with a rich history of competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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Month-over-month changes since March 2001

WBOApril 2001 vs March 2001

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Dimitri KirilovEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Juan Domingo CordobaMoved down to Flyweight

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • PF flag
    Narongrit PirangFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Noel WildersClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1