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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - October 2008

Bantamweight rankings for October 2008. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC October 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2008IBFOctober 2008WBOOctober 2008RINGOctober 2008
🏆Anselmo Moreno
World Champion
Joseph Agbeko
Champion
Gerry Penalosa
Champion
Vacant
1Wladimir SidorenkoWilliam Gonzalez+1Abner MaresHozumi Hasegawa
2Cristian MijaresNEW
Vacant
Eric MorelAnselmo Moreno
3Nehomar Cermeno-1Silence Mabuza+1Wladimir SidorenkoWladimir Sidorenko
4Sasha Bakhtin-1Vusi Malinga+1Alejandro Valdez+1Silence Mabuza
5Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat-1Abner Mares+1Diego Oscar Silva+1Gerry Penalosa
6Daniel Diaz-1
Vacant
Yonnhy Perez+1Joseph Agbeko
7Lorenzo Parra-1Mauricio Martinez+1Jason Booth+1Abner Mares
8Yonnhy Perez
Vacant
Nestor Rocha+1Vusi Malinga
9Eric MorelYonnhy Perez+3Tshifhiwa Munyai+1Roberto Vazquez
10Kohei ObaSasha Bakhtin+1Luis MelendezNEWLuis Perez
11Simpiwe VetyekaSimpiwe Vetyeka-1Franklin Teran
12Rolly Lunas-5Simone Maludrottu+1Daniel Diaz
13Diego Oscar Silva-1Genaro Garcia+1Bandung Pativakorngym
14Ian Napa-1Daniel DiazNEWMichael Domingo
15Alvaro Perez-1Jason Egera

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2008

WBAOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Cristian MijaresNow ranked #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rolly LunasDown to #12

Biggest fallers

  • Rolly LunasDropped from #7 to #12
    -5
  • Nehomar CermenoDown one place to #3
    -1
  • Sasha BakhtinSlipped a spot to #4
    -1

IBFOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Yonnhy PerezClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Simpiwe VetyekaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Yonnhy PerezFrom #11 to #9
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Simpiwe VetyekaFrom #9 to #11
    -2

WBOOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Luis MelendezEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinLast ranked #4

Biggest risers

  • Alejandro ValdezClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Diego Oscar SilvaClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Yonnhy PerezClimbed a place to #6
    +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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