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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - August 2006

Bantamweight rankings for August 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC August 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2006IBFAugust 2006WBOAugust 2006RINGAugust 2006
🏆Wladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Rafael Marquez
Champion
Jhonny Gonzalez
Champion
Vacant
1Ricardo CordobaSilence Mabuza+1Mauricio Martinez+1Rafael Marquez
2Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym
Vacant
Irene Pacheco+1Hozumi Hasegawa
3Anselmo Moreno+1Genaro Garcia+1Ratanachai Sor Vorapin+2Jhonny Gonzalez
4Nehomar Cermeno+1
Vacant
Simone Maludrottu+2Veerapol Sahaprom
5Sasha Bakhtin+1Simone Maludrottu+1Ricardo Cordoba-1Wladimir Sidorenko+2
6Nobuto Ikehara+1
Vacant
Genaro Garcia+1Silence Mabuza-1
7Simone Maludrottu+1
Vacant
Johnny Bredahl+1Genaro Garcia-1
8Raul MartinezNEWMauricio Martinez+1Veeraphol Sahaprom+1Ratanachai Sor Vorapin
9Johnny BredahlRicardo Vargas+1Simpiwe Vetyeka+1Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym
10Gerry Penalosa+4Sasha Bakhtin+1Ricardo VargasNEWIrene Pacheco
11Malcolm Tunacao-1
Vacant
Oscar Andrade
12Samuel Lopez-1Samuel Lopez+1Steve Molitor
13William Gonzalez-1Heriberto Ruiz+1Jose Nieves
14Manabu Fukushima-1T. Karwnongsamed+1Sasha Bakhtin
15Diosdado GabiLeon Moore

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2006

WBAAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Raul MartinezEnters at #8
  • Gerry PenalosaJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mauricio MartinezPreviously held #3
  • Malcolm TunacaoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Gerry PenalosaNow #10 after being #14 last month
    +4
  • Anselmo MorenoClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Nehomar CermenoClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Malcolm TunacaoSlipped a spot to #11
    -1
  • Samuel LopezDown one place to #12
    -1
  • William GonzalezDown one place to #13
    -1

WBOAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Ricardo VargasInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rey BautistaLast ranked #1

Biggest risers

  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
  • Simone MaludrottuFrom #6 to #4
    +2
  • Mauricio MartinezFrom #2 to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ricardo CordobaSlipped a spot to #5
    -1

RINGAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Biggest risers

  • Wladimir SidorenkoClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Silence MabuzaFrom #5 to #6
    -1
  • Genaro GarciaFrom #6 to #7
    -1

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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