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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — October 2001

Official Bantamweight rankings for October 2001.

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 2001WBCIBFWBOOctober 2001
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Vacant
Not available for October 2001
Not available for October 2001
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion
🏆Venezuela flagEidy Moya
World Champion

1
Vacant
Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl
2Venezuela flagLeo Gamez▲+1United States flagPete Frissina▲+2
3Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+1Mexico flagRafael Marquez▼-1
4Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka▲+1Russia flagAlexander Yagupov▼-1
5Mexico flagRafael Marquez▲+3United Kingdom flagNoel Wilders▲+1
6Thailand flagSaohin Sirithaicondo▲+1United States flagDanny Romero▲+2
7Mexico flagAdan Vargas▼-5Russia flagDimitri Kirilov
8United States flagMark Johnson▼-2Colombia flagJose Sanjuanelo▲+1
9Mexico flagDiego MoralesUnited States flagMark Johnson▲+1
10Mexico flagGenaro GarciaPuerto Rico flagOmar AdornoNEW
11Denmark flagSpend AbaziMexico flagGerardo Espinoza
12Japan flagNobuaki NakaNEWColombia flagEliecer Julio
13United States flagPete Frissina▼-1United States flagRoger Gonzalez
14Mexico flagHeriberto RuizThailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin
15Philippines flagJesus MacAUnited Kingdom flagNicky Booth

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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WBAOctober 2001 vs September 2001

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There is a new World Champion: Venezuela flagEidy Moya

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Eidy MoyaOut of the top 10 after being #1

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezImproved from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • VE flag
    Leo GamezUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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

WBOOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Omar AdornoEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Adan VargasLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Alexander YagupovFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1