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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2001

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 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
RankWBAMay 2001WBCIBFWBOMay 2001
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for May 2001
Not available for May 2001
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion

1Venezuela flagEidy MoyaMexico flagAdan Vargas▲+1
2Mexico flagAdan VargasDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl▼-1
3Venezuela flagLeo GamezRussia flagAlexander Yagupov
4Denmark flagJohnny BredahlMexico flagRafael Marquez
5Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaUnited States flagPete Frissina
6Thailand flagSaohin SirithaicondoMexico flagGerardo Espinoza▲+1
7Mexico flagRafael MarquezMexico flagAlejandro Estrada▼-1
8Mexico flagHugo Dianzo▲+1French Polynesia flagNarongrit Pirang
9Mexico flagDiego MoralesNEWUnited Kingdom flagNoel Wilders
10Mexico flagGenaro GarciaRussia flagDimitri Kirilov
11Country flagFabien GuillermeNEWUnited States flagRoger Gonzalez
12Italy flagLuigi CastiglioneNEWParaguay flagDario Azuaga
13Colombia flagJose Mendoza▼-1Colombia flagEliecer Julio▲+2
14Philippines flagJesus MacAArgentina flagJulio Cesar MedinaNEW
15Mexico flagJorge LaciervaNEWMexico flagRicardo Barajas▼-2

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 April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Diego MoralesInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Johnny TapiaMoved up to Featherweight

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Hugo DianzoFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Jose MendozaDown one place to #13
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Eliecer JulioClimbed from #15 to #13
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Adan VargasClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Ricardo BarajasNow ranked #15 (was #13)
    ▼-2
  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlFrom #1 to #2
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Alejandro EstradaSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1