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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — January 2006

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFJanuary 2006WBOJanuary 2006
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Not available for January 2006
Mexico flagRafael Marquez
Champion
Mexico flagJhonny Gonzalez
Champion
🏆Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaeng
Interim Champion

1Panama flagRicardo Cordoba
Vacant
Philippines flagRey Bautista
2United States flagJose Aguiniga
Vacant
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
3Panama flagMauricio MartinezSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Panama flagRicardo Cordoba
4Japan flagManabu FukushimaMexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Colombia flagIrene Pacheco
5Russia flagSasha Bakhtin
Vacant
Mexico flagGenaro Garcia
6Venezuela flagFelix MacHadoMexico flagRicardo Vargas▲+1Canada flagSteve Molitor
7Mexico flagGenaro GarciaItaly flagSimone Maludrottu▲+1Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin
8Japan flagNobuto Ikehara
Vacant
Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+6
9Italy flagSimone Maludrottu
Vacant
Saudi Arabia flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▼-1
10Venezuela flagNehomar CermenoPanama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1Mexico flagOscar Andrade▼-1
11Mexico flagSamuel Lopez
Vacant
Thailand flagVeeraphol Sahaprom▼-1
12Venezuela flagJose De Jesus Lopez
Vacant
Mexico flagHugo Ramirez
13Argentina flagLeonardo Fernandez
Vacant
Japan flagSasha Bakhtin
14Nicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez
Vacant
United States flagMark Johnson▲+1
15Argentina flagDamian David MarcianoPuerto Rico flagJose NievesNEW

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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WBAJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

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There is a new Interim Champion: Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaeng(previously Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaenggym)

WBOJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Simone MaludrottuPreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Veeraphol SahapromNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • IT flag
    Simone MaludrottuJumped from #14 to #8
    ▲+6
  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaDown one place to #9
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Oscar AndradeFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Veeraphol SahapromFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1