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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — June 2001

Official Bantamweight rankings for June 2001.

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
RankWBAJune 2001WBCIBFWBOJune 2001
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Vacant
Not available for June 2001
Not available for June 2001
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion

1Venezuela flagEidy MoyaUnited States flagDanny RomeroNEW
2Mexico flagAdan VargasDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl
3Venezuela flagLeo GamezMexico flagAdan Vargas▼-2
4Denmark flagJohnny BredahlRussia flagAlexander Yagupov▼-1
5Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaMexico flagGerardo Espinoza▲+1
6Thailand flagSaohin SirithaicondoMexico flagRafael Marquez▼-2
7Mexico flagRafael MarquezUnited States flagMark JohnsonNEW
8Mexico flagHugo DianzoUnited States flagPete Frissina▼-3
9Mexico flagDiego MoralesUnited Kingdom flagNoel Wilders
10Mexico flagGenaro GarciaRussia flagDimitri Kirilov
11France flagAlexandre YagupovNEWMexico flagAlejandro Estrada▼-4
12Italy flagLuigi CastiglioneUnited Kingdom flagNicky BoothNEW
13Colombia flagJose MendozaUnited States flagRoger Gonzalez▼-2
14Philippines flagJesus MacAFrench Polynesia flagNarongrit Pirang▼-6
15Mexico flagJorge LaciervaColombia flagEliecer Julio▼-2

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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WBAJune 2001 vs May 2001

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United States flagPaulie Ayala)

WBOJune 2001 vs May 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Danny RomeroEnters at #1
  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Alejandro EstradaJust outside at #11
  • PF flag
    Narongrit PirangFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PF flag
    Narongrit PirangNow #14 after #8 last month
    ▼-6
  • MX flag
    Alejandro EstradaNow #11 after #7 last month
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Pete FrissinaFell from #5 to #8
    ▼-3