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Bantamweight boxing rankings- March 1961

Bantamweight boxing rankings archive for March 1961 across organizations. This page is the combined bantamweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Bantamweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in March 1961.
RankRINGMarch 1961
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Vacant
1Brazil flagEder Jofre-1
2France flagAlphonse Halimi+2
3Ireland flagFreddie Gilroy+3
4Italy flagPiero Rollo+1
5Mexico flagJoe Medel-3
6Japan flagKenji YonekuraNEW
7Philippines flagLeo Espinosa+1
8Mexico flagEloy SanchezNEW
9Mexico flagToluco LopezNEW
10Cuba flagEnrique HitchmanNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived March 1961.

Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.

Month-over-month changes since March 1961

RINGMarch 1961 vs February 1961

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Brazil flagEder Jofre)

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Kenji YonekuraInto the top 10 at #6
  • MX flag
    Eloy SanchezNow ranked #8
  • MX flag
    Toluco LopezNow ranked #9
  • CU flag
    Enrique HitchmanEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IE flag
    Johnny CaldwellMoved down to Flyweight
  • MX flag
    Edmundo EsparzaMoved down to Flyweight
  • BE flag
    Pierre CossemynsWas #3 last month
  • MX flag
    Ignacio PinaWas #9 last month
  • PA flag
    Ismael LagunaWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • IE flag
    Freddie GilroyNow #3 after being #6 last month
    +3
  • FR flag
    Alphonse HalimiNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    +2
  • IT flag
    Piero RolloUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Joe MedelDropped from #2 to #5
    -3

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.

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The Bantamweight division has been home to many legendary fighters throughout boxing history. The division is known for producing exciting, fast-paced fights.

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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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