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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - December 2000

Bantamweight rankings for December 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF December 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2000WBODecember 2000RINGDecember 2000
🏆Paulie Ayala
World Champion
Mauricio Martinez
Champion
1Eidy Moya+8Johnny BredahlPaulie Ayala
2Saohin SirithaicondoDario AzuagaTim Austin
3Toshiaki Nishioka+4Alexander YagupovVeerapol Sahaprom
4Danny Romero-1Lester FuentesJohnny Bredahl+1
5Adan VargasAlejandro Estrada+3Adan Vargas+1
6Rafael Marquez+6Eliecer JulioJorge Eliecer Julio-2
7Johnny Bredahl-1Adan Vargas+3Jorge Lacierva
8Johnny TapiaNEWRafael Marquez-1Ricardo Barajas
9Genaro Garcia-1Narongrit Pirang+2Mauricio Martinez
10Jorge Eliecer JulioJulio GamboaNEWCuauhtemoc Gomez
11Hugo DianzoJorge D. Espindola-2
12Ricardo Barajas+1Esham Pickering-7
13Joel Junio+1Gerardo Espinoza-1
14Jose MendozaNEWRicardo BarajasNEW
15Dario AzuagaCuauhtemoc GomezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2000

WBADecember 2000 vs November 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Rafael MarquezNow #6 (was #12)
  • Johnny TapiaNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Fernando MontielLeft the top 10 after #4 — now WBO Champion

Biggest risers

  • Eidy MoyaNow #1 after being #9 last month
    +8
  • Rafael MarquezImproved from #12 to #6
    +6
  • Toshiaki NishiokaUp 4 places to #3
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Danny RomeroFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Johnny BredahlFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Genaro GarciaFrom #8 to #9
    -1

WBODecember 2000 vs November 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Narongrit PirangPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • Julio GamboaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Esham PickeringCurrently at #12
  • Jorge D. EspindolaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Alejandro EstradaNow #5 after being #8 last month
    +3
  • Adan VargasUp 3 places to #7
    +3
  • Narongrit PirangClimbed from #11 to #9
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Esham PickeringFell from #5 to #12
    -7
  • Jorge D. EspindolaSlipped from #9 to #11
    -2
  • Rafael MarquezFrom #7 to #8
    -1

RINGDecember 2000 vs November 2000

Biggest risers

  • Johnny BredahlFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Adan VargasClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jorge Eliecer JulioSlipped from #4 to #6
    -2

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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