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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2002

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOMay 2002
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Vacant
Not available for May 2002
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United States flagCruz Carbajal
Champion
🏆Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl
World Champion

1Venezuela flagLeo GamezMexico flagRafael Marquez▲+1
2Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaUnited States flagPete Frissina▼-1
3Mexico flagRafael MarquezUnited States flagRoger Gonzalez
4Venezuela flagEidy Moya▲+1Thailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin▲+1
5Mexico flagAdan Vargas▲+1Denmark flagSpend Abazi▲+1
6Japan flagHideki Todaka▲+1United States flagDanny Romero▼-2
7Thailand flagYokthai SithoarNEWPanama flagMauricio Martinez
8Thailand flagRatanachai Sor VorapinMexico flagCarlos Madrigal
9Mexico flagGenaro GarciaMexico flagGerardo Espinoza
10Japan flagNobuaki NakaMexico flagRicardo VargasNEW
11Mexico flagDiego MoralesNepal flagDevinder Thapa
12Mexico flagHeriberto RuizSpain flagGerman GuartosNEW
13Mexico flagRicardo VargasUnited Kingdom flagNicky Booth▼-3
14South Africa flagSilence MabuzaUnited Kingdom flagNoel Wilders▼-2
15Japan flagManabu FukushimaNEWParaguay flagDario AzuagaNEW

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 2002

WBAMay 2002 vs April 2002

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Yokthai SithoarNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziMoved up to Featherweight

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Eidy MoyaClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Adan VargasClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Hideki TodakaUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

WBOMay 2002 vs April 2002

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ricardo VargasInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Nicky BoothDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Kulabdang KiatkreerinFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Nicky BoothDropped from #10 to #13
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Danny RomeroFrom #4 to #6
    ▼-2
  • GB flag
    Noel WildersFrom #12 to #14
    ▼-2