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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - March 2000

Bantamweight rankings for March 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF March 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2000WBOMarch 2000RINGMarch 2000
🏆Paulie Ayala
World Champion
Johnny Tapia
Champion
1
Vacant
Mauricio MartinezTim Austin
2Saohin Sirithaicondo+1Danny RomeroPaulie Ayala
3Danny Romero+2Julio GamboaJohnny Tapia
4Cuauhtemoc Hernandez+2Alexander YagupovVeerapol Sahaprom
5Toshiaki Nishioka+2Lester Fuentes+3Nana Konadu
6Fernando Montiel+5Rafael MarquezJorge Eliecer Julio
7Adan Vargas-5Trinidad Mendoza-2Julio Gamboa
8Johnny Bredahl-4Javier Torres+1Cuauhtemoc Gomez+1
9Rafael Marquez-1Ratanachai Sor VorapinNEWJohnny Bredahl+1
10Wate SingwanchaNEWAlejandro EstradaAdan Vargas-2
11Pete FrissinaNEWJohnny Bredahl+1
12Evangelio PerezNEWAdan Vargas-5
13Francisco MateoNEW
14Jesus MacA-4
15Steve Dotse

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2000

WBAMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Fernando MontielClimbed from #11 up to #6
  • Wate SingwanchaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hugo DianzoWas #9 last month
  • Jesus MacANow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • Fernando MontielNow #6 after being #11 last month
    +5
  • Danny RomeroFrom #5 to #3
    +2
  • Cuauhtemoc HernandezNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Adan VargasFell from #2 to #7
    -5
  • Johnny BredahlDropped from #4 to #8
    -4
  • Jesus MacAFell from #10 to #14
    -4

WBOMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Adan VargasCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Lester FuentesJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Javier TorresUp one spot to #8
    +1
  • Johnny BredahlFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Adan VargasFell from #7 to #12
    -5
  • Trinidad MendozaDown to #7 from #5
    -2

RINGMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Biggest risers

  • Cuauhtemoc GomezClimbed a place to #8
    +1
  • Johnny BredahlFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Adan VargasNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    -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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