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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — December 2009

Official Bantamweight rankings for December 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFDecember 2009WBODecember 2009
🏆Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
World Champion
Not available for December 2009
Colombia flagYonnhy Perez
Champion
Mexico flagFernando Montiel
Champion
🏆Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno
Interim Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagEric Morel
2Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na Rachawat
Vacant
Philippines flagGerry Penalosa
3Philippines flagAj BanalNEWGhana flagJoseph Agbeko▲+1Mexico flagAbner Mares
4Mexico flagAbner MaresMexico flagAbner Mares▲+1United Kingdom flagJason Booth
5Country flagAlexander BakhtinNEWPhilippines flagAj BanalNEWPhilippines flagJundy Maraon
6Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko▲+1Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▲+1Saudi Arabia flagTshifhiwa Munyai
7Venezuela flagAlexander Munoz▲+1South Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+2Philippines flagAj BanalNEW
8Nicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▲+1South Africa flagVusi Malinga▲+4Philippines flagCiso MoralesNEW
9Japan flagKohei Oba▲+1South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▲+2French Polynesia flagPungluang Sor SingyuNEW
10South Africa flagTshifhiwa Munyai▲+2Venezuela flagAlexander MunozNEWPanama flagRicardo Cordoba▼-1
11Japan flagTomoki KamedaNEWPhilippines flagMichael Domingo▼-3Saudi Arabia flagVusi Malinga▼-1
12Nicaragua flagDaniel Diaz▲+1Thailand flagThangthong Krattaweesuk▲+1Nicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▼-1
13France flagMalik Bouziane▲+2Nicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▲+1Russia flagSasha Bakhtin
14Panama flagRafael ConcepcionMexico flagCristian MijaresNEWRussia flagSahib Usarov
15Philippines flagMalcolm TunacaoNEWSaudi Arabia flagMacBute Sinyabi

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 2009

WBADecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander BakhtinNow in the top 10 at #5
  • ZA flag
    Tshifhiwa MunyaiUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Cristian MijaresMoved down to Super Flyweight
  • RU flag
    Sasha BakhtinOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Tshifhiwa MunyaiClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • FR flag
    Malik BouzianeFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2
  • GH flag
    Joseph AgbekoUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

IBFDecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Vusi MalingaClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • VE flag
    Alexander MunozInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Michael DomingoNow ranked #11
  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Vusi MalingaNow #8 after #11 last month
    ▲+3
  • ZA flag
    Silence MabuzaFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Michael DomingoDown 4 places to #11
    ▼-4

WBODecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Ciso MoralesNow in the top 10 at #8
  • TH flag
    Pungluang Sor SingyuNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Martin CastilloWas #8 last month
  • ZA flag
    Vusi MalingaNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Ricardo CordobaSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1
  • ZA flag
    Vusi MalingaDown one place to #11
    ▼-1
  • NI flag
    William GonzalezDown one place to #12
    ▼-1