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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — January 2000

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2000.

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
RankWBAJanuary 2000WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2000
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for January 2000
Not available for January 2000
Mexico flagJohnny Tapia
Champion

1
Vacant
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
2Mexico flagAdan VargasUnited States flagDanny Romero
3Thailand flagSaohin SirithaicondoNicaragua flagJulio Gamboa
4Denmark flagJohnny BredahlRussia flagAlexander Yagupov
5United States flagDanny RomeroMexico flagTrinidad Mendoza
6Mexico flagCuauhtemoc HernandezMexico flagRafael Marquez
7Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaColombia flagHarold Grey
8Mexico flagRafael MarquezDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl
9Mexico flagHugo DianzoNicaragua flagLester Fuentes
10Philippines flagJesus MacAArgentina flagJavier Torres
11Mexico flagFernando MontielMexico flagAlejandro Estrada
12Thailand flagWate SakmuanglangMexico flagCuauhtemoc Gomez
13Mexico flagRicardo Barajas
14Mexico flagEdel Ruiz
15South Africa flagSteve Dotse

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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