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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — March 2000

Official Bantamweight rankings for March 2000.

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
RankWBAMarch 2000WBCIBFWBOMarch 2000
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for March 2000
Not available for March 2000
Mexico flagJohnny Tapia
Champion

1
Vacant
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
2Thailand flagSaohin Sirithaicondo▲+1United States flagDanny Romero
3United States flagDanny Romero▲+2Nicaragua flagJulio Gamboa
4Mexico flagCuauhtemoc Hernandez▲+2Russia flagAlexander Yagupov
5Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka▲+2Nicaragua flagLester Fuentes▲+3
6Mexico flagFernando Montiel▲+5Mexico flagRafael Marquez
7Mexico flagAdan Vargas▼-5Mexico flagTrinidad Mendoza▼-2
8Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl▼-4Argentina flagJavier Torres▲+1
9Mexico flagRafael Marquez▼-1Thailand flagRatanachai Sor VorapinNEW
10Thailand flagWate SingwanchaNEWMexico flagAlejandro Estrada
11United States flagPete FrissinaNEWDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+1
12Panama flagEvangelio PerezNEWMexico flagAdan Vargas▼-5
13United States flagFrancisco MateoNEW
14Philippines flagJesus MacANEW
15South Africa flagSteve Dotse

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 February 2000

WBAMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Hugo DianzoWas #9 last month
  • PH flag
    Jesus MacANow ranked #14

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Adan VargasFell from #2 to #7
    ▼-5
  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlDropped from #4 to #8
    ▼-4
  • PH flag
    Jesus MacAFell from #10 to #14
    ▼-4

WBOMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Adan VargasCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Lester FuentesJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • AR flag
    Javier TorresUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Adan VargasFell from #7 to #12
    ▼-5
  • PR flag
    Trinidad MendozaDown to #7 from #5
    ▼-2