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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — March 2001

Official Bantamweight rankings for March 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
RankWBAMarch 2001WBCIBFWBOMarch 2001
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for March 2001
Not available for March 2001
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion

1Venezuela flagEidy MoyaDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl
2Mexico flagAdan VargasMexico flagAdan Vargas
3Venezuela flagLeo GamezNEWRussia flagAlexander Yagupov
4Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+2Mexico flagRafael Marquez▲+4
5Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka▼-2United States flagPete Frissina▲+1
6Thailand flagSaohin Sirithaicondo▼-2Mexico flagAlejandro Estrada▼-1
7Mexico flagRafael Marquez▼-2Argentina flagJuan Domingo Cordoba
8Mexico flagJohnny Tapia▼-1Mexico flagGerardo Espinoza▲+1
9Mexico flagHugo DianzoFrench Polynesia flagNarongrit PirangNEW
10Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▼-2United Kingdom flagNoel WildersNEW
11Mexico flagRicardo Barajas▼-1Nicaragua flagLester Fuentes▼-7
12Colombia flagJose Mendoza▼-1Paraguay flagDario Azuaga▼-2
13Colombia flagJorge Eliecer Julio▼-1Mexico flagRicardo Barajas
14Mexico flagJorge LaciervaArgentina flagJorge D. Espindola▼-3
15Argentina flagJuan D CordobaColombia flagEliecer Julio

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 2001

WBAMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Leo GamezEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ricardo BarajasJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Toshiaki NishiokaDown to #5 from #3
    ▼-2
  • TH flag
    Saohin SirithaicondoFrom #4 to #6
    ▼-2
  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    ▼-2

WBOMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • PF flag
    Narongrit PirangNow in the top 10 at #9
  • GB flag
    Noel WildersEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Lester FuentesJust outside at #11
  • PY flag
    Dario AzuagaNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezImproved from #8 to #4
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Pete FrissinaUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Lester FuentesDropped from #4 to #11
    ▼-7
  • AR flag
    Jorge D. EspindolaNow #14 after #11 last month
    ▼-3
  • PY flag
    Dario AzuagaDown to #12 from #10
    ▼-2