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Super Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - January 2006

Super Bantamweight rankings for January 2006. 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 January 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2006IBFJanuary 2006WBOJanuary 2006RINGJanuary 2006
🏆Mahyar Monshipour
World Champion
Israel Vazquez
Champion
Daniel Ponce De Leon
Champion
Israel Vazquez
Champion
🏆Celestino Caballero
Interim Champion
1Somsak Sithchatchawal
Vacant
Sergio MedinaMahyar Monshipour
2Gabula Vabaza
Vacant
Diego MoralesOscar Larios
3Toshiaki NishiokaSergio Medina+1Hector AvilaCelestino Caballero
4Yoddamrong Sithyodthong
Vacant
Anusorn YotjanPoonsawat Kratingdaenggym
5Steve Molitor
Vacant
Steve LuevanoRicardo Cordoba
6Yober OrtegaSteve Molitor+1Franklin TheranYoddamrong Sithyodthong
7Tim AustinMichael Hunter+1Tim AustinSergio Manuel Medina
8Julio ZarateEsham Pickering+2Jose AguinigaGabula Vabaza
9Jose ArboledaRicardo Cordoba+2Juan RuizSteve Molitor
10Sergio Medina
Vacant
Alejandro Barrera+3Daniel Ponce De Leon
11Rikiya Fukuhara
Vacant
Gabula Vabaza
12Thomas Mashaba
Vacant
German Guartos+2
13Jose Mendoza
Vacant
Cristobal Cruz-1
14Wethya Sakmuangklang
Vacant
Robert Isaszegi+1
15Cristobal CruzJose F. MendozaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2005

IBFJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Celestino CaballeroLeft the top 10 after #8 — now WBA Interim Champion

Biggest risers

  • Esham PickeringUp one spot to #8
    +1
  • Ricardo CordobaFrom #10 to #9
    +1

WBOJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Alejandro BarreraJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Danny RomeroWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Alejandro BarreraNow #10 after being #13 last month
    +3
  • German GuartosUp to #12 from #14
    +2
  • Robert IsaszegiClimbed a place to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Cristobal CruzFrom #12 to #13
    -1

About the Super Bantamweight Division

Weight Limit: 118-122 lbs (53.5-55.3 kg)

Super Bantamweight, also known as Junior Featherweight, sits between Bantamweight and Featherweight. The division features fast, skilled fighters with excellent technical ability.

Division Characteristics

Super Bantamweights combine speed and skill, with fighters typically relying on technical boxing ability and quick combinations. The division is known for its competitive nature.

Notable Facts

The Super Bantamweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. The division is known for its depth of talent and technical skill.

Historical Context

Established in 1976, Super Bantamweight has developed into a respected division that often serves as a bridge between Bantamweight and Featherweight.

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