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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — July 2000

Official Bantamweight rankings for July 2000.

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
RankWBAJuly 2000WBCIBFWBOJuly 2000
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for July 2000
Not available for July 2000
Mexico flagJohnny Tapia
Champion

1
Vacant
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
2Thailand flagSaohin SirithaicondoRussia flagAlexander Yagupov▲+1
3United States flagDanny RomeroNicaragua flagLester Fuentes▼-1
4Mexico flagCuauhtemoc HernandezDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+1
5Mexico flagFernando Montiel▲+1Mexico flagRafael Marquez▼-1
6Mexico flagAdan Vargas▲+1Paraguay flagDario Azuaga
7Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+1Mexico flagAlejandro Estrada
8Mexico flagRafael Marquez▲+1French Polynesia flagNarongrit PirangNEW
9Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka▼-4Mexico flagTrinidad Mendoza▼-1
10Colombia flagJorge Eliecer JulioThailand flagSaohin Srithai Condo▼-1
11Mexico flagGenaro GarciaNEWColombia flagJorge Otero
12Thailand flagWate SingwanchaSaudi Arabia flagPatrick Quka
13Mexico flagHugo DianzoNEW
14United States flagArthur Johnson
15South Africa flagSteve Dotse

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 May 2000

WBAJuly 2000 vs May 2000

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Fernando MontielClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Adan VargasClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Toshiaki NishiokaDropped from #5 to #9
    ▼-4

WBOJuly 2000 vs June 2000

Biggest risers

  • PF flag
    Narongrit PirangUp to #8 from #10
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Alexander YagupovFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Lester FuentesFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Trinidad MendozaFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1