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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — February 2002

Official Bantamweight rankings for February 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2002
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Vacant
Not available for February 2002
Not available for February 2002
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion
🏆Venezuela flagEidy Moya
World Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagPete Frissina▲+1
2Venezuela flagLeo GamezMexico flagRafael Marquez▲+1
3Denmark flagJohnny BredahlUnited States flagRoger Gonzalez▲+2
4Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaUnited States flagDanny Romero
5Mexico flagRafael MarquezThailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin▲+3
6Mexico flagDiego MoralesRussia flagDimitri Kirilov▲+1
7Denmark flagSpend AbaziDenmark flagSpend AbaziNEW
8Mexico flagAdan VargasMexico flagCruz Carbajal▲+2
9Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+1Mexico flagGerardo Espinoza▲+2
10Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Nepal flagDevinder Thapa▲+2
11Japan flagNobuaki Naka▲+1United Kingdom flagNicky Booth▲+4
12United States flagPete Frissina▲+1United Kingdom flagNoel Wilders▲+1
13Mexico flagHeriberto Ruiz▲+1Russia flagAlexander Yagupov▲+1
14United States flagMark Johnson▼-5United States flagMark Johnson▼-8
15Colombia flagJose SanjuaneloColombia flagJose Sanjuanelo▼-6

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 2002

WBAFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Nobuaki NakaFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonDown 5 places to #14
    ▼-5

WBOFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziNow ranked #7
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • NP flag
    Devinder ThapaUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlPreviously held #1
  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonNow ranked #14
  • CO flag
    Jose SanjuaneloDown to #15

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Nicky BoothJumped from #15 to #11
    ▲+4
  • TH flag
    Kulabdang KiatkreerinJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Roger GonzalezClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonDown 8 places to #14
    ▼-8
  • CO flag
    Jose SanjuaneloFell from #9 to #15
    ▼-6