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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - August 2008

Bantamweight rankings for August 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2008IBFAugust 2008WBOAugust 2008RINGAugust 2008
🏆Anselmo Moreno
World Champion
Joseph Agbeko
Champion
Gerry Penalosa
Champion
Vacant
1Wladimir SidorenkoWilliam Gonzalez+1Abner MaresHozumi Hasegawa
2Nehomar Cermeno
Vacant
Wladimir SidorenkoAnselmo Moreno
3Sasha BakhtinSilence Mabuza+1Ratanachai Sor Vorapin+2Wladimir Sidorenko
4Tabtimdaeng Na RachawatVusi Malinga+2Alejandro ValdezSilence Mabuza
5Daniel DiazAbner Mares+4Eric Morel+3Gerry Penalosa
6Lorenzo ParraNEWAlejandro Valdez+4Diego Oscar SilvaJoseph Agbeko
7Rolly Lunas-1
Vacant
Jason BoothAbner Mares
8Yonnhy PerezMauricio Martinez-1Heriberto Ruiz+1Luis Perez
9Abner Mares
Vacant
Yonnhy Perez+1Sasha Bakhtin
10Masayuki MitaniSimpiwe Vetyeka+1Nestor Rocha+1Vusi Malinga
11Eric MorelYonnhy Perez+1Tshifhiwa Munyai-8
12Kohei ObaSimone Maludrottu+1Franklin Teran
13Simpiwe Vetyeka+1Genaro Garcia+1Daniel Diaz
14Carmelo Ballone+1
Vacant
Bandung Pativakorngym
15Alvaro PerezNEWMichael DomingoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2008

WBAAugust 2008 vs July 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Lorenzo ParraNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Tshifhiwa MunyaiPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • Simpiwe VetyekaUp one spot to #13
    +1
  • Carmelo BalloneFrom #15 to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Rolly LunasFrom #6 to #7
    -1

IBFAugust 2008 vs July 2008

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jhonny GonzalezLast ranked #4

Biggest risers

  • Abner MaresJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Alejandro ValdezImproved from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Vusi MalingaClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Mauricio MartinezDown to #8 from #6
    -2

WBOAugust 2008 vs July 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Nestor RochaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Tshifhiwa MunyaiDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Eric MorelUp 3 places to #5
    +3
  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • Heriberto RuizFrom #9 to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Tshifhiwa MunyaiDropped from #3 to #11
    -8

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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