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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — September 2008

Official Bantamweight rankings for September 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
RankWBASeptember 2008WBCIBFSeptember 2008WBOSeptember 2008
🏆Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
World Champion
Not available for September 2008
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko
Champion
Philippines flagGerry Penalosa
Champion

1Ukraine flagWladimir SidorenkoNicaragua flagWilliam Gonzalez▲+1Mexico flagAbner Mares
2Venezuela flagNehomar Cermeno
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagEric Morel▲+3
3Russia flagSasha BakhtinSouth Africa flagSilence Mabuza▲+1Ukraine flagWladimir Sidorenko▼-1
4Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na RachawatSouth Africa flagVusi Malinga▲+1Thailand flagRatanachai Sor Vorapin▼-1
5Nicaragua flagDaniel DiazMexico flagAbner Mares▲+1Mexico flagAlejandro Valdez▼-1
6Venezuela flagLorenzo Parra
Vacant
Argentina flagDiego Oscar Silva
7Philippines flagRolly LunasPanama flagMauricio Martinez▲+2Colombia flagYonnhy Perez▲+2
8Colombia flagYonnhy Perez
Vacant
United Kingdom flagJason Booth▼-1
9Puerto Rico flagEric Morel▲+2South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▲+2United States flagNestor Rocha▲+1
10Japan flagKohei Oba▲+2Russia flagSasha BakhtinNEWSaudi Arabia flagTshifhiwa Munyai▲+1
11South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka▲+2Mexico flagYonnhy Perez▲+1Colombia flagFranklin Teran▲+1
12Argentina flagDiego Oscar SilvaNEWItaly flagSimone Maludrottu▲+1Country flagDaniel Diaz▲+1
13United Kingdom flagIan NapaNEWMexico flagGenaro Garcia▲+1Thailand flagBandung Pativakorngym▲+1
14Nicaragua flagAlvaro Perez▲+1
Vacant
Philippines flagMichael Domingo▲+1
15Japan flagMasayuki Mitani▼-5Philippines flagJason EgeraNEW

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 2008

WBASeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Eric MorelUp from #11 - now #9
  • JP flag
    Kohei ObaUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Abner MaresPreviously held #9
  • JP flag
    Masayuki MitaniDown to #15

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Eric MorelFrom #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Kohei ObaFrom #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Masayuki MitaniDown 5 places to #15
    ▼-5

IBFSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sasha BakhtinInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Mauricio MartinezUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1

WBOSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Tshifhiwa MunyaiClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Heriberto RuizOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Eric MorelUp 3 places to #2
    ▲+3
  • CO flag
    Yonnhy PerezFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Nestor RochaUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Wladimir SidorenkoSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Ratanachai Sor VorapinDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Alejandro ValdezFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1