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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - October 2001

Bantamweight rankings for October 2001. 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 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2001WBOOctober 2001RINGOctober 2001
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Vacant
Mauricio Martinez
Champion
🏆Eidy MoyaNEW
World Champion
1
Vacant
Johnny BredahlTim Austin
2Leo Gamez+1Pete Frissina+2Veerapol Sahaprom
3Johnny Bredahl+1Rafael Marquez-1Eidy MoyaNEW
4Toshiaki Nishioka+1Alexander Yagupov-1Rafael MarquezNEW
5Rafael Marquez+3Noel Wilders+1Mark Johnson-1
6Saohin Sirithaicondo+1Danny Romero+2Johnny Bredahl-1
7Adan Vargas-5Dimitri KirilovMauricio Martinez-1
8Mark Johnson-2Jose Sanjuanelo+1Adan Vargas-5
9Diego MoralesMark Johnson+1Heriberto Ruiz-2
10Genaro GarciaOmar AdornoNEWGenaro Garcia-2
11Spend AbaziGerardo Espinoza
12Nobuaki NakaNEWEliecer Julio
13Pete Frissina-1Roger Gonzalez
14Heriberto RuizKulabdang Kiatkreerin
15Jesus MacANicky Booth

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2001

WBAOctober 2001 vs September 2001

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There is a new World Champion: Eidy Moya

Biggest risers

  • Rafael MarquezImproved from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Leo GamezUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Johnny BredahlFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Adan VargasFell from #2 to #7
    -5
  • Mark JohnsonFrom #6 to #8
    -2
  • Pete FrissinaDown one place to #13
    -1

WBOOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Omar AdornoEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Adan VargasLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • Pete FrissinaUp to #2 from #4
    +2
  • Danny RomeroFrom #8 to #6
    +2
  • Noel WildersClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Rafael MarquezFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • Alexander YagupovFrom #3 to #4
    -1

RINGOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Eidy MoyaNow in the top 10 at #3
  • Rafael MarquezNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jorge Eliecer JulioOut of the top 10 after being #9
  • Toshiaki NishiokaWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • Adan VargasFell from #3 to #8
    -5
  • Heriberto RuizDown to #9 from #7
    -2
  • Genaro GarciaDown to #10 from #8
    -2

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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