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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — January 2001

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2001.

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 2001WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2001
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for January 2001
Not available for January 2001
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion

1Venezuela flagEidy MoyaDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl
2Thailand flagSaohin SirithaicondoParaguay flagDario Azuaga
3Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaRussia flagAlexander Yagupov
4Mexico flagAdan Vargas▲+1Nicaragua flagLester Fuentes
5Mexico flagRafael Marquez▲+1Mexico flagAlejandro Estrada
6Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+1Colombia flagEliecer Julio
7Mexico flagJohnny Tapia▲+1Mexico flagAdan Vargas
8Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Mexico flagRafael Marquez
9Colombia flagJorge Eliecer Julio▲+1French Polynesia flagNarongrit PirangNEW
10Mexico flagHugo Dianzo▲+1Nicaragua flagJulio Gamboa
11Mexico flagRicardo Barajas▲+1Argentina flagJorge D. Espindola
12Colombia flagJose Mendoza▲+2United Kingdom flagEsham Pickering
13Paraguay flagDario Azuaga▲+2Mexico flagGerardo Espinoza
14South Africa flagSandile SoblandaNEWMexico flagRicardo Barajas
15Mexico flagJorge LaciervaNEWMexico flagCuauhtemoc Gomez

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 December 2000

WBAJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Hugo DianzoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Danny RomeroMoved up to Super Bantamweight

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Jose MendozaClimbed from #14 to #12
    ▲+2
  • PY flag
    Dario AzuagaFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Adan VargasUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1