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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - September 2008

Bantamweight rankings for September 2008. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC September 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2008IBFSeptember 2008WBOSeptember 2008RINGSeptember 2008
🏆Anselmo Moreno
World Champion
Joseph Agbeko
Champion
Gerry Penalosa
Champion
Vacant
1Wladimir SidorenkoWilliam Gonzalez+1Abner MaresHozumi Hasegawa
2Nehomar Cermeno
Vacant
Eric Morel+3Anselmo Moreno
3Sasha BakhtinSilence Mabuza+1Wladimir Sidorenko-1Wladimir Sidorenko
4Tabtimdaeng Na RachawatVusi Malinga+1Ratanachai Sor Vorapin-1Silence Mabuza
5Daniel DiazAbner Mares+1Alejandro Valdez-1Gerry Penalosa
6Lorenzo Parra
Vacant
Diego Oscar SilvaJoseph Agbeko
7Rolly LunasMauricio Martinez+2Yonnhy Perez+2Abner Mares
8Yonnhy Perez
Vacant
Jason Booth-1Vusi Malinga+2
9Eric Morel+2Simpiwe Vetyeka+2Nestor Rocha+1Roberto VazquezNEW
10Kohei Oba+2Sasha BakhtinNEWTshifhiwa Munyai+1Luis Perez-2
11Simpiwe Vetyeka+2Yonnhy Perez+1Franklin Teran+1
12Diego Oscar SilvaNEWSimone Maludrottu+1Daniel Diaz+1
13Ian NapaNEWGenaro Garcia+1Bandung Pativakorngym+1
14Alvaro Perez+1
Vacant
Michael Domingo+1
15Masayuki Mitani-5Jason EgeraNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2008

WBASeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Abner MaresPreviously held #9
  • Masayuki MitaniDown to #15

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Masayuki MitaniDown 5 places to #15
    -5

IBFSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Sasha BakhtinInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alejandro ValdezWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • Mauricio MartinezUp one spot to #7
    +1
  • Simpiwe VetyekaClimbed a place to #9
    +1

WBOSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Tshifhiwa MunyaiClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Heriberto RuizOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • Eric MorelUp 3 places to #2
    +3
  • Yonnhy PerezFrom #9 to #7
    +2
  • Nestor RochaUp one spot to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Wladimir SidorenkoSlipped a spot to #3
    -1
  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Alejandro ValdezFrom #4 to #5
    -1

RINGSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Roberto VazquezInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sasha BakhtinPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Vusi MalingaUp to #8 from #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Luis PerezSlipped from #8 to #10
    -2

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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