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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — August 2006

Official Bantamweight rankings for August 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFAugust 2006WBOAugust 2006
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Not available for August 2006
Mexico flagRafael Marquez
Champion
Mexico flagJhonny Gonzalez
Champion

1Panama flagRicardo CordobaSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Panama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1
2Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaenggym
Vacant
Colombia flagIrene Pacheco▲+1
3Panama flagAnselmo Moreno▲+1Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+2
4Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno▲+1
Vacant
Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+2
5Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▲+1Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+1Panama flagRicardo Cordoba▼-1
6Japan flagNobuto Ikehara▲+1
Vacant
Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1
7Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+1
Vacant
Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+1
8United States flagRaul MartinezNEWPanama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1Thailand flagVeeraphol Sahaprom▲+1
9Denmark flagJohnny BredahlMexico flagRicardo Vargas▲+1Saudi Arabia flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▲+1
10Philippines flagGerry Penalosa▲+4Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▲+1Mexico flagRicardo VargasNEW
11Philippines flagMalcolm Tunacao▼-1
Vacant
Mexico flagOscar Andrade
12Mexico flagSamuel Lopez▼-1United States flagSamuel Lopez▲+1Canada flagSteve Molitor
13Nicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▼-1Mexico flagHeriberto Ruiz▲+1Puerto Rico flagJose Nieves
14Japan flagManabu Fukushima▼-1Thailand flagT. Karwnongsamed▲+1Russia flagSasha Bakhtin
15Philippines flagDiosdado GabiGuyana flagLeon Moore

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 2006

WBAAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Mauricio MartinezPreviously held #3
  • PH flag
    Malcolm TunacaoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Gerry PenalosaNow #10 after #14 last month
    ▲+4
  • PA flag
    Anselmo MorenoClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Nehomar CermenoClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Malcolm TunacaoSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Samuel LopezDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • NI flag
    William GonzalezDown one place to #13
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ricardo VargasInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Rey BautistaLast ranked #1

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Ricardo CordobaSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1