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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - December 2004

Official Bantamweight rankings for December 2004.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBADecember 2004WBCIBFWBODecember 2004RING
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Vacant
Not available for December 2004
Not available for December 2004
Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin
Champion
Not available for December 2004
🏆Mexico flagJulio Zarate
Interim Champion

1Ukraine flagWladimir SidorenkoPanama flagMauricio Martinez
2Thailand flagPoonsawat KratingdaenggymMexico flagJhonny Gonzalez▲+1
3Mexico flagDiego MoralesHungary flagRobert Isaszegi▼-1
4Panama flagMauricio MartinezUkraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
5Japan flagHozumi HasegawaMexico flagCruz Carbajal
6Mexico flagJhonny GonzalezPhilippines flagZ Gorres
7Japan flagManabu FukushimaUnited States flagRoger Gonzalez
8Japan flagNobuaki NakaMexico flagGenaro Garcia
9Canada flagSteve MolitorPhilippines flagRey Bautista
10Mexico flagGenaro GarciaSaudi Arabia flagVusi Malinga▲+1
11Venezuela flagEidy MoyaNEWSouth Africa flagKhulile Makeba▲+1
12Japan flagJun ToriumiNicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▲+1
13South Africa flagSilence MabuzaSpain flagKarim Quibir▲+2
14Italy flagSimone MaludrottuMexico flagCesar MoralesNEW
15Venezuela flagFelix MacHado▼-4Nicaragua flagAdonis RivasNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2004

WBADecember 2004 vs November 2004

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Felix MacHadoNow #15 after being #11 last month
    ▼-4

WBODecember 2004 vs November 2004

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Vusi MalingaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Carlos MezaPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • ES flag
    Karim QuibirFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Jhonny GonzalezClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Vusi MalingaClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • HU flag
    Robert IsaszegiDown one place to #3
    ▼-1