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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — December 2001

Official Bantamweight rankings for December 2001.

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
RankWBADecember 2001WBCIBFWBODecember 2001
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Vacant
Not available for December 2001
Not available for December 2001
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion
🏆Venezuela flagEidy Moya
World Champion

1
Vacant
Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl
2Venezuela flagLeo GamezUnited States flagPete Frissina
3Denmark flagJohnny BredahlMexico flagRafael Marquez
4Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaUnited Kingdom flagNoel Wilders
5Mexico flagRafael MarquezUnited States flagDanny Romero
6Mexico flagDiego Morales▲+3United States flagRoger Gonzalez▲+3
7Denmark flagSpend Abazi▲+4Russia flagDimitri Kirilov▼-1
8Mexico flagAdan Vargas▼-1Thailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin
9United States flagMark Johnson▼-1Colombia flagJose Sanjuanelo▼-2
10Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▼-4Mexico flagGerardo Espinoza▲+2
11Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▼-1Nepal flagDevinder Thapa▼-1
12Japan flagNobuaki NakaPuerto Rico flagOmar Adorno▼-1
13United States flagPete FrissinaRussia flagAlexander Yagupov
14Mexico flagHeriberto RuizColombia flagEliecer Julio
15Colombia flagJose SanjuaneloUnited Kingdom flagNicky Booth

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 November 2001

WBADecember 2001 vs November 2001

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziClimbed from #11 up to #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziImproved from #11 to #7
    ▲+4
  • MX flag
    Diego MoralesNow #6 after #9 last month
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinFell from #6 to #10
    ▼-4
  • MX flag
    Adan VargasSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2001 vs November 2001

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NP flag
    Devinder ThapaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Roger GonzalezJumped from #9 to #6
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Jose SanjuaneloSlipped from #7 to #9
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Dimitri KirilovFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • NP flag
    Devinder ThapaDown one place to #11
    ▼-1