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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — October 2000

Official Bantamweight rankings for October 2000.

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
RankWBAOctober 2000WBCIBFWBOOctober 2000
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for October 2000
Not available for October 2000
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagDanny Romero
2Thailand flagSaohin SirithaicondoDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl
3United States flagDanny RomeroMexico flagRafael Marquez
4Mexico flagFernando Montiel▲+1Paraguay flagDario Azuaga▲+2
5Mexico flagAdan Vargas▲+1Russia flagAlexander Yagupov
6Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+1Nicaragua flagLester Fuentes▼-2
7Mexico flagRafael Marquez▲+1United Kingdom flagEsham PickeringNEW
8Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka▲+1Colombia flagEliecer Julio▼-1
9Colombia flagJorge Eliecer Julio▲+1Mexico flagAlejandro Estrada▼-1
10Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Mexico flagAdan Vargas▲+1
11Mexico flagHugo Dianzo▲+2French Polynesia flagNarongrit PirangNEW
12Mexico flagRicardo BarajasNEWArgentina flagJorge D. Espindola
13Philippines flagJoel JunioNEW
14Paraguay flagDario Azuaga
15South Africa flagSteve Dotse

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 September 2000

WBAOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Cuauhtemoc HernandezOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

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

WBOOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • PY flag
    Dario AzuagaFrom #6 to #4
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Adan VargasClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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