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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — February 2001

Official Bantamweight rankings for February 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
RankWBAFebruary 2001WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2001
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for February 2001
Not available for February 2001
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion

1Venezuela flagEidy MoyaDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl
2Mexico flagAdan Vargas▲+2Mexico flagAdan Vargas▲+5
3Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaRussia flagAlexander Yagupov
4Thailand flagSaohin Sirithaicondo▼-2Nicaragua flagLester Fuentes
5Mexico flagRafael MarquezMexico flagAlejandro Estrada
6Denmark flagJohnny BredahlUnited States flagPete FrissinaNEW
7Mexico flagJohnny TapiaArgentina flagJuan Domingo CordobaNEW
8Mexico flagGenaro GarciaMexico flagRafael Marquez
9Mexico flagHugo Dianzo▲+1Mexico flagGerardo Espinoza▲+4
10Mexico flagRicardo Barajas▲+1Paraguay flagDario Azuaga▼-8
11Colombia flagJose Mendoza▲+1Argentina flagJorge D. Espindola
12Colombia flagJorge Eliecer Julio▼-3United Kingdom flagEsham Pickering
13South Africa flagSandile Soblanda▲+1Mexico flagRicardo Barajas▲+1
14Mexico flagJorge Lacierva▲+1Mexico flagCuauhtemoc Gomez▲+1
15Argentina flagJuan D CordobaNEWColombia flagEliecer Julio▼-9

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 January 2001

WBAFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ricardo BarajasPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Jorge Eliecer JulioFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Adan VargasNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Hugo DianzoUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Ricardo BarajasUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Jorge Eliecer JulioNow #12 after #9 last month
    ▼-3
  • TH flag
    Saohin SirithaicondoFrom #2 to #4
    ▼-2

WBOFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Pete FrissinaNow in the top 10 at #6
  • AR flag
    Juan Domingo CordobaEnters at #7
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Eliecer JulioDown to #15
  • PF flag
    Narongrit PirangOut of the top 10 after being #9
  • NI flag
    Julio GamboaPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Adan VargasImproved from #7 to #2
    ▲+5
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaImproved from #13 to #9
    ▲+4
  • MX flag
    Ricardo BarajasUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Eliecer JulioDropped from #6 to #15
    ▼-9
  • PY flag
    Dario AzuagaDown 8 places to #10
    ▼-8