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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - March 2001

Bantamweight rankings for March 2001. 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 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2001WBOMarch 2001RINGMarch 2001
🏆Paulie Ayala
World Champion
Mauricio Martinez
Champion
1Eidy MoyaJohnny BredahlPaulie Ayala
2Adan VargasAdan VargasTim Austin
3Leo GamezNEWAlexander YagupovVeerapol Sahaprom
4Johnny Bredahl+2Rafael Marquez+4Adan Vargas+1
5Toshiaki Nishioka-2Pete Frissina+1Johnny Bredahl-1
6Saohin Sirithaicondo-2Alejandro Estrada-1Jorge Lacierva
7Rafael Marquez-2Juan Domingo CordobaRicardo Barajas
8Johnny Tapia-1Gerardo Espinoza+1Mauricio Martinez
9Hugo DianzoNarongrit PirangNEWCuauhtemoc Gomez
10Genaro Garcia-2Noel WildersNEWGenaro Garcia
11Ricardo Barajas-1Lester Fuentes-7
12Jose Mendoza-1Dario Azuaga-2
13Jorge Eliecer Julio-1Ricardo Barajas
14Jorge LaciervaJorge D. Espindola-3
15Juan D CordobaEliecer Julio

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2001

WBAMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Leo GamezEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ricardo BarajasJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Johnny BredahlClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2

Biggest fallers

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

WBOMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lester FuentesJust outside at #11
  • Dario AzuagaNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

RINGMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Biggest risers

  • Adan VargasUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Johnny BredahlFrom #4 to #5
    -1

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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