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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - October 1991

Bantamweight rankings for October 1991. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGOctober 1991
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1United States flagOrlando Canizales
2Japan flagJoichiro TatsuyoshiNEW
3Philippines flagLuisito Espinosa
4Mexico flagPepillo Valdez▲+1
5Venezuela flagIsrael Contreras▲+1
6United States flagGreg Richardson▼-4
7United Kingdom flagDuke McKenzie
8United States flagJunior JonesNEW
9South Korea flagYong Hoon Lee▼-1
10France flagThierry Jacob▼-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 October 1991

RINGOctober 1991 vs September 1991

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Joichiro TatsuyoshiNow in the top 10 at #2
  • US flag
    Junior JonesNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Raul PerezMoved up to Super Bantamweight
  • US flag
    Eddie CookWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Pepillo ValdezFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Israel ContrerasFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Greg RichardsonDropped from #2 to #6
    ▼-4
  • KR flag
    Yong Hoon LeeSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • FR flag
    Thierry JacobFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1