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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — September 2002

Official Bantamweight rankings for September 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2002
🏆Denmark flagJohnny Bredahl
World Champion
Not available for September 2002
Not available for September 2002
United States flagCruz Carbajal
Champion

1Venezuela flagLeo GamezUnited States flagPete Frissina
2Mexico flagRafael MarquezUnited States flagRoger Gonzalez
3Venezuela flagEidy MoyaUnited States flagDanny Romero
4Japan flagHideki TodakaDenmark flagSpend Abazi
5Thailand flagYokthai SithoarThailand flagKulabdang Kiatkreerin
6Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasNEWMexico flagCarlos Madrigal
7Thailand flagRatanachai Sor VorapinPanama flagMauricio Martinez
8Japan flagNobuaki Naka▲+1United Kingdom flagNoel Wilders
9Japan flagToshiaki Nishioka▼-3Paraguay flagDario Azuaga
10Nicaragua flagMoises Castro▲+1Mexico flagRicardo Vargas
11Thailand flagPoonsawat Kratingdaeng▲+2United Kingdom flagNicky Booth
12Mexico flagRicardo Vargas▲+2Venezuela flagEidy Moya
13South Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+2Spain flagGerman Guartos
14Canada flagSteve MolitorNEWNepal flagDevinder Thapa
15Colombia flagJesus PerezNEWMexico flagCecilio SantosNEW

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 August 2002

WBASeptember 2002 vs August 2002

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Jose Cheo RojasNow in the top 10 at #6
  • NI flag
    Moises CastroClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Genaro GarciaPreviously held #8
  • MX flag
    Heriberto RuizPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Poonsawat KratingdaengClimbed from #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Ricardo VargasClimbed from #14 to #12
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Silence MabuzaUp to #13 from #15
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Toshiaki NishiokaDropped from #6 to #9
    ▼-3