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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — September 2000

Official Bantamweight rankings for September 2000.

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
RankWBASeptember 2000WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2000
🏆United States flagPaulie Ayala
World Champion
Not available for September 2000
Not available for September 2000
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagDanny Romero▲+2
2Thailand flagSaohin SirithaicondoDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+2
3United States flagDanny RomeroMexico flagRafael Marquez▲+2
4Mexico flagCuauhtemoc HernandezNicaragua flagLester Fuentes▼-2
5Mexico flagFernando MontielRussia flagAlexander Yagupov▲+1
6Mexico flagAdan VargasParaguay flagDario Azuaga▲+1
7Denmark flagJohnny BredahlColombia flagEliecer Julio▲+2
8Mexico flagRafael MarquezMexico flagAlejandro Estrada
9Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaFrench Polynesia flagNarongrit PirangNEW
10Colombia flagJorge Eliecer JulioThailand flagSaohin Srithai Condo▲+1
11Mexico flagGenaro GarciaMexico flagAdan VargasNEW
12Thailand flagWate SingwanchaArgentina flagJorge D. EspindolaNEW
13Mexico flagHugo Dianzo
14Paraguay flagDario Azuaga
15South Africa flagSteve Dotse

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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WBOSeptember 2000 vs August 2000

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There is a new Champion: Panama flagMauricio Martinez(previously Mexico flagJohnny Tapia)

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Saohin Srithai CondoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Mauricio MartinezPreviously held #1

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Danny RomeroFrom #3 to #1
    ▲+2
  • DK flag
    Johnny BredahlClimbed from #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Lester FuentesDown to #4 from #2
    ▼-2