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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - July 2001

Bantamweight rankings for July 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF July 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2001WBOJuly 2001RINGJuly 2001
🏆
Vacant
Mauricio Martinez
Champion
🏆Paulie Ayala
World Champion
1Eidy MoyaDanny RomeroTim Austin
2Adan VargasJohnny BredahlPaulie Ayala
3Leo GamezAlexander Yagupov+1Veerapol Sahaprom
4Johnny BredahlMark Johnson+3Adan Vargas
5Toshiaki NishiokaPete Frissina+3Mark JohnsonNEW
6Saohin SirithaicondoRafael MarquezJohnny Bredahl-1
7Rafael MarquezAdan Vargas-4Jorge Lacierva-1
8Hugo DianzoNoel Wilders+1Mauricio Martinez-1
9Diego MoralesDimitri Kirilov+1Genaro Garcia-1
10Genaro GarciaGerardo Espinoza-5Hugo Dianzo-1
11Alexandre YagupovJose SanjuaneloNEW
12Luigi CastiglioneAlejandro Estrada-1
13Jesus MacA+1Roger Gonzalez
14Jose Mendoza-1Narongrit Pirang
15Jorge LaciervaEliecer Julio

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2001

WBAJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Biggest risers

  • Jesus MacAFrom #14 to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose MendozaDown one place to #14
    -1

WBOJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Biggest risers

  • Mark JohnsonUp 3 places to #4
    +3
  • Pete FrissinaImproved from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Alexander YagupovFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Gerardo EspinozaFell from #5 to #10
    -5
  • Adan VargasDown 4 places to #7
    -4
  • Alejandro EstradaSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

RINGJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Mark JohnsonEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Eidy MoyaOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest fallers

  • Johnny BredahlFrom #5 to #6
    -1
  • Jorge LaciervaSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Mauricio MartinezFrom #7 to #8
    -1

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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