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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — October 2009

Official Bantamweight rankings for October 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFOctober 2009WBOOctober 2009
🏆Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
World Champion
Not available for October 2009
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko
Champion
Mexico flagFernando Montiel
Champion
🏆Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno
Interim Champion

1
Vacant
Mexico flagYonnhy Perez▲+1Puerto Rico flagEric Morel
2Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na Rachawat
Vacant
Philippines flagGerry Penalosa
3Philippines flagAj BanalNEWMexico flagAbner Mares▲+1Philippines flagZ Gorres
4Mexico flagAbner Mares▲+1Philippines flagAj BanalNEWMexico flagAbner Mares
5Mexico flagCristian Mijares▲+1Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▲+1Colombia flagYonnhy Perez
6Russia flagSasha Bakhtin▼-3Philippines flagMichael Domingo▲+1United Kingdom flagJason Booth
7Ghana flagJoseph AgbekoNEWNow ChampionSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Philippines flagJundy Maraon
8Venezuela flagAlexander Munoz▼-1Mexico flagAlejandro Valdez▲+1Saudi Arabia flagTshifhiwa Munyai
9Nicaragua flagWilliam GonzalezSouth Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▲+1Philippines flagAj BanalNEW
10Japan flagKohei ObaSouth Africa flagVusi Malinga▲+2Saudi Arabia flagVusi MalingaNEW
11Country flagAlejandro ValdezNEWMexico flagCristian MijaresNEWNicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez
12South Africa flagTshifhiwa Munyai▼-1Nicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▲+1Nicaragua flagAlvaro Perez
13Nicaragua flagDaniel Diaz
Vacant
Russia flagSasha Bakhtin
14Panama flagRafael ConcepcionThailand flagThangthong Krattaweesuk▲+1Russia flagSahib UsarovNEW
15France flagMalik BouzianeNEWSaudi Arabia flagMacBute Sinyabi

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 2009

WBAOctober 2009 vs September 2009

Entered the top 10

  • GH flag
    Joseph AgbekoNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Alvaro PerezLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • Aj BanalClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Abner MaresClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Cristian MijaresUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Sasha BakhtinDropped from #3 to #6
    ▼-3
  • VE flag
    Alexander MunozFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1
  • ZA flag
    Tshifhiwa MunyaiFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

IBFOctober 2009 vs September 2009

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Vusi MalingaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Zcy GorrezOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Vusi MalingaClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1

WBOOctober 2009 vs September 2009

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Vusi MalingaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezWas #10 last month