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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - February 2006

Official Bantamweight rankings for February 2006.

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
RankWBAFebruary 2006WBCIBFFebruary 2006WBOFebruary 2006RING
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Not available for February 2006
Mexico flagRafael Marquez
Champion
Mexico flagJhonny Gonzalez
Champion
Not available for February 2006
🏆Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaenggym
Interim Champion

1Panama flagRicardo Cordoba
Vacant
Philippines flagRey Bautista
2Panama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1
Vacant
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
3United States flagJose Aguiniga▼-1South Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Panama flagRicardo Cordoba
4Japan flagManabu FukushimaMexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Colombia flagIrene Pacheco
5Russia flagSasha BakhtinMexico flagRicardo Vargas▲+2Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+2
6Venezuela flagFelix MacHado
Vacant
Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▼-1
7Mexico flagGenaro GarciaItaly flagSimone Maludrottu▲+1Canada flagSteve Molitor▼-1
8Japan flagNobuto Ikehara
Vacant
Italy flagSimone Maludrottu
9Italy flagSimone MaludrottuPanama flagMauricio Martinez▲+2Saudi Arabia flagSimpiwe Vetyeka
10Venezuela flagNehomar CermenoUnited States flagSamuel LopezNEWMexico flagOscar Andrade
11Philippines flagMalcolm TunacaoNEWMexico flagHeriberto RuizNEWThailand flagVeeraphol Sahaprom
12Mexico flagSamuel Lopez▼-1Thailand flagT. KarwnongsamedNEWMexico flagHugo Ramirez
13Argentina flagLeonardo FernandezMexico flagIvan HernandezNEWRussia flagSasha Bakhtin
14Nicaragua flagWilliam GonzalezMexico flagAlejandro ValdezNEWPuerto Rico flagJose Nieves▲+1
15Argentina flagDamian David MarcianoUnited States flagMark Johnson▼-1

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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WBAFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

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There is a new Interim Champion: Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaenggym(previously Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaeng)

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Mauricio MartinezUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jose AguinigaFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Samuel LopezDown one place to #12
    ▼-1

IBFFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Samuel LopezEnters at #10

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Ricardo VargasUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • PA flag
    Mauricio MartinezUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

WBOFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    ▲+2
  • PR flag
    Jose NievesClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • CA flag
    Steve MolitorFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonSlipped a spot to #15
    ▼-1