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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - July 2008

Official Bantamweight rankings for July 2008.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJuly 2008WBCIBFJuly 2008WBOJuly 2008RING
🏆Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
World Champion
Not available for July 2008
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko
Champion
Philippines flagGerry Penalosa
Champion
Not available for July 2008

1Ukraine flagWladimir SidorenkoNicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▲+1Mexico flagAbner Mares
2Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno
Vacant
Ukraine flagWladimir SidorenkoNEW
3Russia flagSasha BakhtinSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Saudi Arabia flagTshifhiwa Munyai▲+1
4Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na RachawatMexico flagJhonny Gonzalez▲+1Mexico flagAlejandro Valdez▲+3
5Nicaragua flagDaniel DiazSouth Africa flagVusi Malinga▲+3Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▲+1
6Philippines flagRolly LunasPanama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1Argentina flagDiego Oscar Silva▲+2
7South Africa flagTshifhiwa Munyai
Vacant
United Kingdom flagJason Booth▲+2
8Colombia flagYonnhy PerezMexico flagAbner Mares▲+1Puerto Rico flagEric MorelNEW
9Mexico flagAbner MaresMexico flagAlejandro Valdez▲+2Mexico flagHeriberto RuizNEW
10Japan flagMasayuki MitaniSouth Africa flagSimpiwe VetyekaColombia flagYonnhy Perez▲+2
11Puerto Rico flagEric MorelMexico flagYonnhy Perez▲+2United States flagNestor RochaNEW
12Japan flagKohei ObaItaly flagSimone MaludrottuNEWCountry flagFranklin TeranNEW
13Mexico flagCecilio SantosMexico flagGenaro Garcia▼-1Nicaragua flagDaniel Diaz
14South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka
Vacant
Thailand flagBandung Pativakorngym
15Italy flagCarmelo BalloneThailand flagVeeraphol Sahaprom▼-13

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2008

IBFJuly 2008 vs June 2008

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Vusi MalingaUp to #5 from #7
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Yonnhy PerezClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaDown to #13 from #11
    ▼-2
  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2008 vs May 2008

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Wladimir SidorenkoInto the top 10 at #2
  • PR flag
    Eric MorelNow ranked #8
  • MX flag
    Heriberto RuizInto the top 10 at #9
  • CO flag
    Yonnhy PerezPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Veeraphol SahapromFell to #15
  • MX flag
    Jhonny GonzalezWas #3 last month
  • GY flag
    Leon MooreOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • PH flag
    Robert AllanicPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezUp 3 places to #4
    ▲+3
  • AR flag
    Diego Oscar SilvaUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Jason BoothFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Veeraphol SahapromNow #15 after being #2 last month
    ▼-13