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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - January 2008

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2008.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJanuary 2008WBCIBFJanuary 2008WBOJanuary 2008RING
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Not available for January 2008
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko
Champion
Philippines flagGerry Penalosa
Champion
Not available for January 2008

1Panama flagAnselmo MorenoNicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▲+1Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin
2Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno
Vacant
Thailand flagVeeraphol Sahaprom
3Mexico flagJhonny GonzalezSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Mexico flagAbner Mares▲+2
4Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▲+1Mexico flagJhonny Gonzalez▲+1Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
5Nicaragua flagDaniel Diaz▲+1
Vacant
Saudi Arabia flagTshifhiwa Munyai▲+1
6Nicaragua flagLuis Perez▲+1Panama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1Mexico flagJhonny Gonzalez▲+1
7Philippines flagRolly Lunas▲+1South Africa flagVusi Malinga▲+1United States flagLeon Moore▲+1
8Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na Rachawat▲+1
Vacant
Mexico flagAlejandro Valdez▲+1
9Japan flagNobuto Ikehara▼-5Mexico flagAbner Mares▲+1Argentina flagDiego Oscar Silva▲+1
10Colombia flagYonnhy Perez
Vacant
Mexico flagEduardo Garcia▲+1
11Mexico flagAbner MaresMexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Philippines flagRobert Allanic▲+1
12South Africa flagTshifhiwa MunyaiNEW
Vacant
Ghana flagLantey AddyNEW
13Japan flagMasayuki Mitani▼-1
Vacant
Colombia flagYonnhy Perez
14South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▼-1
Vacant
Uruguay flagCaril Herrera
15Italy flagCarmelo Ballone▼-1Thailand flagBandung Pativakorngym

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2007

WBAJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Sasha BakhtinFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • NI flag
    Daniel DiazClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • NI flag
    Luis PerezUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Nobuto IkeharaFell from #4 to #9
    ▼-5
  • JP flag
    Masayuki MitaniSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1
  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaSlipped a spot to #14
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Eduardo GarciaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Simone MaludrottuPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Abner MaresClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Tshifhiwa MunyaiFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Jhonny GonzalezClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1