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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - January 2001

Bantamweight rankings for January 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2001WBOJanuary 2001RINGJanuary 2001
🏆Paulie Ayala
World Champion
Mauricio Martinez
Champion
1Eidy MoyaJohnny BredahlPaulie Ayala
2Saohin SirithaicondoDario AzuagaTim Austin
3Toshiaki NishiokaAlexander YagupovVeerapol Sahaprom
4Adan Vargas+1Lester FuentesJohnny Bredahl
5Rafael Marquez+1Alejandro EstradaAdan Vargas
6Johnny Bredahl+1Eliecer JulioJorge Eliecer Julio
7Johnny Tapia+1Adan VargasJorge Lacierva
8Genaro Garcia+1Rafael MarquezRicardo Barajas
9Jorge Eliecer Julio+1Narongrit PirangMauricio Martinez
10Hugo Dianzo+1Julio GamboaCuauhtemoc Gomez
11Ricardo Barajas+1Jorge D. Espindola
12Jose Mendoza+2Esham Pickering
13Dario Azuaga+2Gerardo Espinoza
14Sandile SoblandaNEWRicardo Barajas
15Jorge LaciervaNEWCuauhtemoc Gomez

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2000

WBAJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Hugo DianzoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Danny RomeroMoved up to Super Bantamweight

Biggest risers

  • Jose MendozaClimbed from #14 to #12
    +2
  • Dario AzuagaFrom #15 to #13
    +2
  • Adan VargasUp one spot to #4
    +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.

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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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