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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - September 2001

Official Bantamweight rankings for September 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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBASeptember 2001WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2001RING
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Vacant
Not available for September 2001
Not available for September 2001
Panama flagMauricio Martinez
Champion
Not available for September 2001

1Venezuela flagEidy MoyaDenmark flagJohnny Bredahl▲+1
2Mexico flagAdan VargasMexico flagRafael Marquez▲+4
3Venezuela flagLeo GamezRussia flagAlexander Yagupov
4Denmark flagJohnny BredahlUnited States flagPete Frissina▲+1
5Japan flagToshiaki NishiokaMexico flagAdan Vargas▲+2
6United States flagMark JohnsonUnited Kingdom flagNoel Wilders▲+2
7Thailand flagSaohin SirithaicondoRussia flagDimitri Kirilov▲+2
8Mexico flagRafael MarquezUnited States flagDanny Romero▼-7
9Mexico flagDiego MoralesColombia flagJose Sanjuanelo▲+2
10Mexico flagGenaro GarciaUnited States flagMark Johnson▼-6
11Denmark flagSpend AbaziNEWMexico flagGerardo Espinoza▼-1
12United States flagPete FrissinaColombia flagEliecer Julio
13Italy flagLuigi CastiglioneUnited States flagRoger Gonzalez
14Mexico flagHeriberto RuizThailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin▲+1
15Philippines flagJesus MacAUnited Kingdom flagNicky BoothNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 August 2001

WBOSeptember 2001 vs August 2001

Entered the top 10

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    Jose SanjuaneloPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezImproved from #6 to #2
    ▲+4
  • MX flag
    Adan VargasFrom #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Noel WildersFrom #8 to #6
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Danny RomeroDown 7 places to #8
    ▼-7
  • US flag
    Mark JohnsonDown 6 places to #10
    ▼-6
  • MX flag
    Gerardo EspinozaFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1