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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — July 2006

Official Bantamweight rankings for July 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFJuly 2006WBOJuly 2006
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Not available for July 2006
Mexico flagRafael Marquez
Champion
Mexico flagJhonny Gonzalez
Champion

1Panama flagRicardo CordobaSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Philippines flagRey Bautista
2Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaenggym
Vacant
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
3Panama flagMauricio MartinezMexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Colombia flagIrene Pacheco
4Panama flagAnselmo Moreno▲+3
Vacant
Panama flagRicardo Cordoba
5Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno▲+3Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+1Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin
6Russia flagSasha Bakhtin
Vacant
Italy flagSimone Maludrottu
7Japan flagNobuto Ikehara▲+2
Vacant
Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1
8Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+2Panama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+1
9Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+2Mexico flagRicardo Vargas▲+1Thailand flagVeeraphol Sahaprom▲+1
10Philippines flagMalcolm Tunacao▲+2Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▲+1Saudi Arabia flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▲+2
11Mexico flagSamuel Lopez▲+2
Vacant
Mexico flagOscar Andrade
12Nicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▲+2United States flagSamuel LopezCanada flagSteve Molitor▼-5
13Japan flagManabu Fukushima▼-8Mexico flagHeriberto RuizNEWPuerto Rico flagJose Nieves
14Philippines flagGerry PenalosaNEWThailand flagT. KarwnongsamedNEWRussia flagSasha Bakhtin
15Philippines flagDiosdado GabiNEWGuyana flagLeon Moore

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 2006

WBAJuly 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jose AguinigaMoved up to Featherweight
  • JP flag
    Manabu FukushimaCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Manabu FukushimaDown 8 places to #13
    ▼-8

IBFJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Samuel LopezFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Steve MolitorNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaFrom #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Steve MolitorDown 5 places to #12
    ▼-5