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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — July 2002

Official Bantamweight rankings for July 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
RankWBAJuly 2002WBCIBFWBOJuly 2002
🏆Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl
World Champion
Not available for July 2002
Not available for July 2002
United States flagCruz Carbajal
Champion

1Venezuela flagLeo GamezUnited States flagPete Frissina▲+1
2Mexico flagRafael Marquez▲+1United States flagRoger Gonzalez▲+1
3Venezuela flagEidy Moya▲+1United States flagDanny Romero▲+1
4Japan flagHideki Todaka▲+2Denmark flagSpend Abazi▲+1
5Thailand flagYokthai Sithoar▲+2Thailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin▲+1
6Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka▼-4Panama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1
7Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+1Mexico flagCarlos Madrigal▲+1
8Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Mexico flagGerardo Espinoza▲+1
9Japan flagNobuaki Naka▲+1Mexico flagRicardo Vargas▲+1
10Mexico flagHeriberto Ruiz▲+1United Kingdom flagNoel Wilders▲+5
11Nicaragua flagMoises Castro▲+1Spain flagGerman Guartos▲+1
12United States flagDanny RomeroNEWParaguay flagDario Azuaga▲+1
13Mexico flagRicardo VargasUnited Kingdom flagNicky Booth▲+1
14South Africa flagSilence MabuzaNepal flagDevinder Thapa▼-3
15Japan flagManabu FukushimaColombia flagJesus PerezNEW

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 June 2002

WBAJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Heriberto RuizClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Adan VargasLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Hideki TodakaUp to #4 from #6
    ▲+2
  • TH flag
    Yokthai SithoarFrom #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Toshiaki NishiokaDropped from #2 to #6
    ▼-4

WBOJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Noel WildersUp from #15 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezLast ranked #1

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Noel WildersUp 5 places to #10
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    Pete FrissinaUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Roger GonzalezClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NP flag
    Devinder ThapaDown 3 places to #14
    ▼-3