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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — October 2008

Official Bantamweight rankings for October 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFOctober 2008WBOOctober 2008
🏆Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
World Champion
Not available for October 2008
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko
Champion
Philippines flagGerry Penalosa
Champion

1Ukraine flagWladimir SidorenkoNicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▲+1Mexico flagAbner Mares
2Mexico flagCristian MijaresNEW
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagEric Morel
3Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno▼-1South Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko
4Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▼-1South Africa flagVusi Malinga▲+1Mexico flagAlejandro Valdez▲+1
5Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na Rachawat▼-1Mexico flagAbner Mares▲+1Argentina flagDiego Oscar Silva▲+1
6Nicaragua flagDaniel Diaz▼-1
Vacant
Colombia flagYonnhy Perez▲+1
7Venezuela flagLorenzo Parra▼-1Panama flagMauricio Martinez▲+1United Kingdom flagJason Booth▲+1
8Colombia flagYonnhy Perez
Vacant
United States flagNestor Rocha▲+1
9Puerto Rico flagEric MorelMexico flagYonnhy Perez▲+3Saudi Arabia flagTshifhiwa Munyai▲+1
10Japan flagKohei ObaRussia flagSasha Bakhtin▲+1Colombia flagLuis MelendezNEW
11South Africa flagSimpiwe VetyekaSouth Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▼-1Colombia flagFranklin Teran
12Philippines flagRolly Lunas▼-5Italy flagSimone Maludrottu▲+1Country flagDaniel Diaz
13Argentina flagDiego Oscar Silva▼-1Mexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Thailand flagBandung Pativakorngym
14United Kingdom flagIan Napa▼-1Nicaragua flagDaniel DiazNEWPhilippines flagMichael Domingo
15Nicaragua flagAlvaro Perez▼-1Philippines flagJason Egera

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 2008

WBAOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Cristian MijaresNow ranked #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Rolly LunasDown to #12

Biggest fallers

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

IBFOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Yonnhy PerezClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Yonnhy PerezFrom #11 to #9
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaFrom #9 to #11
    ▼-2

WBOOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Luis MelendezEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinLast ranked #4

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • AR flag
    Diego Oscar SilvaClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Yonnhy PerezClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1