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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - October 2000

Bantamweight rankings for October 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF October 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2000WBOOctober 2000RINGOctober 2000
🏆Paulie Ayala
World Champion
Mauricio Martinez
Champion
1
Vacant
Danny RomeroTim Austin
2Saohin SirithaicondoJohnny BredahlPaulie Ayala
3Danny RomeroRafael MarquezVeerapol Sahaprom+1
4Fernando Montiel+1Dario Azuaga+2Jorge Eliecer Julio+1
5Adan Vargas+1Alexander YagupovCuauhtemoc Gomez+1
6Johnny Bredahl+1Lester Fuentes-2Johnny Bredahl+1
7Rafael Marquez+1Esham PickeringNEWAdan Vargas+1
8Toshiaki Nishioka+1Eliecer Julio-1Jorge Lacierva+1
9Jorge Eliecer Julio+1Alejandro Estrada-1Mauricio Martinez+1
10Genaro Garcia+1Adan Vargas+1Rafael MarquezNEW
11Hugo Dianzo+2Narongrit Pirang-2
12Ricardo BarajasNEWJorge D. Espindola
13Joel JunioNEW
14Dario Azuaga
15Steve Dotse

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2000

WBAOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Genaro GarciaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Cuauhtemoc HernandezOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Hugo DianzoFrom #13 to #11
    +2
  • Fernando MontielFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Adan VargasUp one spot to #5
    +1

WBOOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Esham PickeringNow ranked #7
  • Adan VargasClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Narongrit PirangJust outside at #11
  • Saohin Srithai CondoPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Dario AzuagaFrom #6 to #4
    +2
  • Adan VargasClimbed a place to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Lester FuentesDown to #6 from #4
    -2
  • Narongrit PirangSlipped from #9 to #11
    -2
  • Eliecer JulioSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

RINGOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Rafael MarquezNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Johnny TapiaMoved up to Featherweight

Biggest risers

  • Veerapol SahapromUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Jorge Eliecer JulioUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Cuauhtemoc GomezUp one spot to #5
    +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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