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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — August 2002

Official Bantamweight rankings for August 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
RankWBAAugust 2002WBCIBFWBOAugust 2002
🏆Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl
World Champion
Not available for August 2002
Not available for August 2002
United States flagCruz Carbajal
Champion

1Venezuela flagLeo GamezUnited States flagPete Frissina
2Mexico flagRafael MarquezUnited States flagRoger Gonzalez
3Venezuela flagEidy MoyaUnited States flagDanny Romero
4Japan flagHideki TodakaDenmark flagSpend Abazi
5Thailand flagYokthai SithoarThailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin
6Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaMexico flagCarlos Madrigal▲+1
7Thailand flagRatanachai Sor VorapinPanama flagMauricio Martinez▼-1
8Mexico flagGenaro GarciaUnited Kingdom flagNoel Wilders▲+2
9Japan flagNobuaki NakaParaguay flagDario Azuaga▲+3
10Mexico flagHeriberto RuizMexico flagRicardo Vargas▼-1
11Nicaragua flagMoises CastroUnited Kingdom flagNicky Booth▲+2
12United States flagDanny RomeroVenezuela flagEidy MoyaNEW
13Thailand flagPoonsawat KratingdaengNEWSpain flagGerman Guartos▼-2
14Mexico flagRicardo Vargas▼-1Nepal flagDevinder Thapa
15South Africa flagSilence Mabuza▼-1Colombia flagJesus Perez

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 July 2002

WBAAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Ricardo VargasDown one place to #14
    ▼-1
  • ZA flag
    Silence MabuzaFrom #14 to #15
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • PY flag
    Dario AzuagaUp from #12 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • PY flag
    Dario AzuagaUp 3 places to #9
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Noel WildersFrom #10 to #8
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Nicky BoothUp to #11 from #13
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    German GuartosNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    ▼-2
  • PA flag
    Mauricio MartinezDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Ricardo VargasDown one place to #10
    ▼-1