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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - February 2009

Bantamweight rankings for February 2009. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC February 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2009IBFFebruary 2009WBOFebruary 2009RINGFebruary 2009
🏆Anselmo Moreno
World Champion
Joseph Agbeko
Champion
Gerry Penalosa
Champion
Vacant
1Wladimir Sidorenko
Vacant
Fernando MontielNEWHozumi Hasegawa
2Cristian Mijares
Vacant
Eric Morel-1Anselmo Moreno
3Nehomar CermenoSilence Mabuza+1Diego Oscar Silva+2Wladimir Sidorenko
4Sasha BakhtinAbner Mares+2Abner Mares-2Silence Mabuza
5Tabtimdaeng Na RachawatSasha Bakhtin+2Yonnhy Perez-1Joseph Agbeko
6Nestor RochaNEWYonnhy Perez+3Jason Booth+1Gerry Penalosa
7William GonzalezNEWWilliam Gonzalez+1Alejandro Valdez-1Abner Mares
8Daniel Diaz-2Alejandro ValdezNEWNestor RochaVusi Malinga
9Lorenzo Parra-2Simpiwe Vetyeka+2Tshifhiwa MunyaiRoberto Vazquez
10Kohei Oba-2
Vacant
Simpiwe VetyekaWilliam Gonzalez
11Tshifhiwa Munyai-2Simone Maludrottu+2William GonzalezNEW
12Mahyar Monshipour-1Michael Domingo+2Bandung Pativakorngym
13Rolly Lunas-1Daniel DiazNEWAlvaro Perez
14Ian NapaIan NapaNEWMichael Domingo
15Alvaro PerezJason Egera

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2009

WBAFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Nestor RochaNow in the top 10 at #6
  • William GonzalezInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Tshifhiwa MunyaiDropped to #11
  • Simpiwe VetyekaPreviously held #10

Biggest fallers

  • Daniel DiazNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    -2
  • Lorenzo ParraNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    -2
  • Kohei ObaNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    -2

IBFFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Alejandro ValdezEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vusi MalingaOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • Mauricio MartinezWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Yonnhy PerezFrom #8 to #6
    +2
  • Abner MaresClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Sasha BakhtinClimbed a place to #5
    +1

WBOFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Fernando MontielNow in the top 10 at #1

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Wladimir SidorenkoPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • Diego Oscar SilvaNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
  • Jason BoothFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Abner MaresDown to #4 from #2
    -2
  • Eric MorelFrom #1 to #2
    -1
  • Yonnhy PerezSlipped a spot to #5
    -1

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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