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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - July 2006

Bantamweight rankings for July 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC July 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2006IBFJuly 2006WBOJuly 2006RINGJuly 2006
🏆Wladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Rafael Marquez
Champion
Jhonny Gonzalez
Champion
Vacant
1Ricardo CordobaSilence Mabuza+1Rey BautistaRafael Marquez
2Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym
Vacant
Mauricio MartinezHozumi Hasegawa
3Mauricio MartinezGenaro Garcia+1Irene PachecoJhonny Gonzalez
4Anselmo Moreno+3
Vacant
Ricardo CordobaVeerapol Sahaprom
5Nehomar Cermeno+3Simone Maludrottu+1Ratanachai Sor VorapinSilence Mabuza
6Sasha Bakhtin
Vacant
Simone MaludrottuGenaro Garcia
7Nobuto Ikehara+2
Vacant
Genaro Garcia+1Wladimir SidorenkoNEW
8Simone Maludrottu+2Mauricio Martinez+1Johnny Bredahl+1Ratanachai Sor Vorapin+1
9Johnny Bredahl+2Ricardo Vargas+1Veeraphol Sahaprom+1Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym-2
10Malcolm Tunacao+2Sasha Bakhtin+1Simpiwe Vetyeka+2Irene Pacheco
11Samuel Lopez+2
Vacant
Oscar Andrade
12William Gonzalez+2Samuel LopezSteve Molitor-5
13Manabu Fukushima-8Heriberto RuizNEWJose Nieves
14Gerry PenalosaNEWT. KarwnongsamedNEWSasha Bakhtin
15Diosdado GabiNEWLeon Moore

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2006

WBAJuly 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Johnny BredahlPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • Malcolm TunacaoJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose AguinigaMoved up to Featherweight
  • Manabu FukushimaCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Anselmo MorenoJumped from #7 to #4
    +3
  • Nehomar CermenoJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Nobuto IkeharaNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Manabu FukushimaDown 8 places to #13
    -8

IBFJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Biggest fallers

  • Samuel LopezFrom #11 to #12
    -1

WBOJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Simpiwe VetyekaUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Steve MolitorNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Simpiwe VetyekaFrom #12 to #10
    +2
  • Genaro GarciaFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Johnny BredahlFrom #9 to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Steve MolitorDown 5 places to #12
    -5

RINGJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Wladimir SidorenkoInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ricardo VargasPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinClimbed a place to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Poonsawat KratingdaenggymSlipped from #7 to #9
    -2

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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