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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — April 2002

Official Bantamweight rankings for April 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOApril 2002
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Vacant
Not available for April 2002
Not available for April 2002
United States flagCruz Carbajal
Champion
🏆Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl
World Champion

1Venezuela flagLeo Gamez▲+1United States flagPete Frissina
2Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka▲+2Mexico flagRafael Marquez
3Mexico flagRafael Marquez▲+2United States flagRoger Gonzalez
4Denmark flagSpend Abazi▲+3United States flagDanny Romero
5Venezuela flagEidy MoyaThailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin
6Mexico flagAdan Vargas▲+2Denmark flagSpend Abazi▲+1
7Japan flagHideki TodakaNEWPanama flagMauricio Martinez
8Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+1Mexico flagCarlos MadrigalNEW
9Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Mexico flagGerardo Espinoza
10Japan flagNobuaki Naka▲+1United Kingdom flagNicky Booth▲+1
11Mexico flagDiego Morales▼-5Nepal flagDevinder Thapa▼-1
12Mexico flagHeriberto Ruiz▲+1United Kingdom flagNoel Wilders
13Mexico flagRicardo VargasNEWRussia flagAlexander Yagupov
14South Africa flagSilence MabuzaRussia flagDimitri Kirilov▼-8
15United Kingdom flagNoel WildersUnited States flagMark Johnson▼-1

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 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

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There is a new World Champion: Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl(previously Venezuela flagEidy Moya)

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hideki TodakaNow in the top 10 at #7
  • JP flag
    Nobuaki NakaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlPreviously held #3
  • MX flag
    Diego MoralesJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziImproved from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • JP flag
    Toshiaki NishiokaFrom #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Diego MoralesDropped from #6 to #11
    ▼-5

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

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There is a new Champion: United States flagCruz Carbajal(previously Panama flagMauricio Martinez)

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Carlos MadrigalInto the top 10 at #8
  • GB flag
    Nicky BoothPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Dimitri KirilovNow ranked #14
  • US flag
    Cruz CarbajalLast ranked #8
  • NP flag
    Devinder ThapaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Nicky BoothFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Dimitri KirilovDown 8 places to #14
    ▼-8
  • NP flag
    Devinder ThapaDown one place to #11
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonSlipped a spot to #15
    ▼-1