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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — January 2002

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2002
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Vacant
Not available for January 2002
Not available for January 2002
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion
🏆Venezuela flagEidy Moya
World Champion

1
Vacant
Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl
2Venezuela flagLeo GamezUnited States flagPete Frissina
3Denmark flagJohnny BredahlMexico flagRafael Marquez
4Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaUnited States flagDanny Romero▲+1
5Mexico flagRafael MarquezUnited States flagRoger Gonzalez▲+1
6Mexico flagDiego MoralesUnited States flagMark JohnsonNEW
7Denmark flagSpend AbaziRussia flagDimitri Kirilov
8Mexico flagAdan VargasThailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin
9United States flagMark JohnsonColombia flagJose Sanjuanelo
10Thailand flagRatanachai Sor VorapinMexico flagCruz CarbajalNEW
11Mexico flagGenaro GarciaMexico flagGerardo Espinoza▼-1
12Japan flagNobuaki NakaNepal flagDevinder Thapa▼-1
13United States flagPete FrissinaUnited Kingdom flagNoel Wilders▼-9
14Mexico flagHeriberto RuizRussia flagAlexander Yagupov▼-1
15Colombia flagJose SanjuaneloUnited Kingdom flagNicky Booth

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 2001

WBOJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonEnters at #6
  • US flag
    Cruz CarbajalNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Noel WildersNow ranked #13
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Danny RomeroFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Roger GonzalezClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Noel WildersDown 9 places to #13
    ▼-9
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • NP flag
    Devinder ThapaDown one place to #12
    ▼-1