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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — December 2005

Official Bantamweight rankings for December 2005.

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 2005WBCIBFDecember 2005WBODecember 2005
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Not available for December 2005
Mexico flagRafael Marquez
Champion
Mexico flagJhonny Gonzalez
Champion
🏆Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaenggym
Interim Champion

1Panama flagRicardo Cordoba
Vacant
Philippines flagRey Bautista
2United States flagJose Aguiniga
Vacant
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
3Panama flagMauricio MartinezSouth Africa flagSilence MabuzaPanama flagRicardo Cordoba▲+5
4Japan flagManabu FukushimaMexico flagGenaro GarciaColombia flagIrene Pacheco▲+1
5Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▲+1
Vacant
Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1
6Venezuela flagFelix MacHado▼-1Mexico flagRicardo VargasCanada flagSteve Molitor▲+3
7Mexico flagGenaro GarciaItaly flagSimone MaludrottuThailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin
8Japan flagNobuto IkeharaNEW
Vacant
Saudi Arabia flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▲+3
9Italy flagSimone Maludrottu
Vacant
Mexico flagOscar Andrade▲+1
10Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno▲+2Panama flagMauricio MartinezThailand flagVeeraphol Sahaprom▲+4
11Mexico flagSamuel LopezUnited States flagSamuel LopezMexico flagJesus Rios▲+1
12Venezuela flagJose De Jesus Lopez▼-2Mexico flagHeriberto RuizMexico flagHugo Ramirez▲+1
13Argentina flagLeonardo FernandezThailand flagT. KarwnongsamedJapan flagSasha Bakhtin▲+2
14Nicaragua flagWilliam GonzalezMexico flagIvan HernandezItaly flagSimone MaludrottuNEW
15Argentina flagDamian David MarcianoUnited States flagMark JohnsonNEW

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 2005

WBADecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Nobuto IkeharaNow ranked #8
  • VE flag
    Nehomar CermenoPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Leo GamezWas #8 last month
  • VE flag
    Jose De Jesus LopezDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Nehomar CermenoNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Sasha BakhtinClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Jose De Jesus LopezFrom #10 to #12
    ▼-2
  • VE flag
    Felix MacHadoSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaUp from #11 - now #8
  • TH flag
    Veeraphol SahapromNow #10 (was #14)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • HU flag
    Robert IsaszegiLast ranked #3
  • US flag
    Roger GonzalezPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Ricardo CordobaJumped from #8 to #3
    ▲+5
  • TH flag
    Veeraphol SahapromImproved from #14 to #10
    ▲+4
  • CA flag
    Steve MolitorJumped from #9 to #6
    ▲+3