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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — March 2006

Official Bantamweight rankings for March 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFMarch 2006WBOMarch 2006
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
World Champion
Not available for March 2006
Mexico flagRafael Marquez
Champion
Mexico flagJhonny Gonzalez
Champion
🏆Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaenggym
Interim Champion

1Panama flagRicardo Cordoba
Vacant
Philippines flagRey Bautista
2Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Vacant
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
3United States flagJose AguinigaSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Colombia flagIrene Pacheco▲+1
4Japan flagManabu FukushimaMexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Panama flagRicardo Cordoba▼-1
5Russia flagSasha Bakhtin
Vacant
Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin
6Panama flagAnselmo MorenoNEWMexico flagRicardo VargasMexico flagGenaro Garcia
7Japan flagNobuto Ikehara▲+1Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+1Canada flagSteve Molitor
8Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+1
Vacant
Italy flagSimone Maludrottu
9Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno▲+1Panama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1Thailand flagVeeraphol Sahaprom▲+2
10Denmark flagJohnny BredahlNEWUnited States flagSamuel Lopez▲+1Mexico flagOscar Andrade
11Philippines flagMalcolm TunacaoMexico flagHeriberto Ruiz▲+1Saudi Arabia flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▼-2
12Mexico flagSamuel Lopez
Vacant
Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▲+1
13Argentina flagLeonardo Fernandez
Vacant
Mexico flagHugo Ramirez▼-1
14Nicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagJose Nieves
15Argentina flagDamian David MarcianoUnited States flagMark Johnson

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 2006

WBAMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Anselmo MorenoInto the top 10 at #6
  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Nobuto IkeharaClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • IT flag
    Simone MaludrottuFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Nehomar CermenoClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1

IBFMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Ricardo VargasDown one place to #6
    ▼-1

WBOMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Veeraphol SahapromUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Veeraphol SahapromUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2
  • CO flag
    Irene PachecoClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Sasha BakhtinClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaFrom #9 to #11
    ▼-2
  • PA flag
    Ricardo CordobaFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Hugo RamirezDown one place to #13
    ▼-1