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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - March 2006

Bantamweight rankings for March 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC March 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2006IBFMarch 2006WBOMarch 2006RINGMarch 2006
🏆Wladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Rafael Marquez
Champion
Jhonny Gonzalez
Champion
Vacant
🏆Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym
Interim Champion
1Ricardo Cordoba
Vacant
Rey BautistaRafael Marquez
2Mauricio Martinez
Vacant
Mauricio MartinezHozumi Hasegawa
3Jose AguinigaSilence Mabuza+1Irene Pacheco+1Veerapol Sahaprom
4Manabu FukushimaGenaro Garcia+1Ricardo Cordoba-1Jhonny Gonzalez
5Sasha Bakhtin
Vacant
Ratanachai Sor VorapinSilence Mabuza
6Anselmo MorenoNEWRicardo VargasGenaro GarciaGenaro Garcia
7Nobuto Ikehara+1Simone Maludrottu+1Steve MolitorCruz Carbajal
8Simone Maludrottu+1
Vacant
Simone MaludrottuRicardo Vargas
9Nehomar Cermeno+1Mauricio Martinez+1Veeraphol Sahaprom+2Ratanachai Sor Vorapin
10Johnny BredahlNEWSamuel Lopez+1Oscar AndradeWladimir Sidorenko
11Malcolm TunacaoHeriberto Ruiz+1Simpiwe Vetyeka-2
12Samuel Lopez
Vacant
Sasha Bakhtin+1
13Leonardo Fernandez
Vacant
Hugo Ramirez-1
14William Gonzalez
Vacant
Jose Nieves
15Damian David MarcianoMark Johnson

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2006

WBAMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Anselmo MorenoInto the top 10 at #6
  • Johnny BredahlInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Felix MacHadoOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • Genaro GarciaPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • Nobuto IkeharaClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Simone MaludrottuFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Nehomar CermenoClimbed a place to #9
    +1

IBFMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Biggest fallers

  • Ricardo VargasDown one place to #6
    -1

WBOMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Veeraphol SahapromUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Simpiwe VetyekaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Veeraphol SahapromUp to #9 from #11
    +2
  • Irene PachecoClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Sasha BakhtinClimbed a place to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Simpiwe VetyekaFrom #9 to #11
    -2
  • Ricardo CordobaFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Hugo RamirezDown one place to #13
    -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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