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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - April 2012

Bantamweight rankings for April 2012. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2012WBCIBFApril 2012WBOApril 2012RINGApril 2012
🏆Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
Super Champion
Not available for April 2012
Vacant
Mexico flagJorge ArceNEW
Super Champion
Vacant
🏆Japan flagKoki Kameda
World Champion

1Mexico flagHugo Ruiz
Vacant
Philippines flagAj BanalNEWPanama flagAnselmo Moreno
2Panama flagRoberto Vazquez▲+6South Africa flagVusi MalingaThailand flagPungluang Sor SingyuNEWGhana flagJoseph Agbeko▲+1
3Philippines flagJohn Mark Apolinario▲+10
Vacant
Namibia flagPaulus AmbundaNEWJapan flagShinsuke Yamanaka▲+6
4Japan flagTomoki Kameda▲+2Philippines flagAj BanalPhilippines flagDayer GabutanNEWJapan flagKoki Kameda▲+3
5Mexico flagHugo Cazares▼-3Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz▲+1Russia flagSahib UsarovNEWUnited States flagEric Morel▼-1
6Philippines flagMalcolm Tunacao▲+3Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko▲+1United States flagRandy CaballeroNEWPhilippines flagMalcolm Tunacao▲+2
7Puerto Rico flagEric Morel▼-3Mexico flagJulio Ceja▲+3Namibia flagImmanuel NaidjalaNEWArmenia flagVic Darchinyan▼-2
8Armenia flagVic Darchinyan▼-3Mexico flagFelipe Orucuta▲+1Japan flagTomoki KamedaNEWMexico flagJorge Arce▲+2
9Mexico flagJulio Ceja▲+3United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell▲+2Mexico flagFelipe OrucutaNEWMexico flagLeo Santa CruzNEW
10Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na Rachawat▲+1Mexico flagTomas RojasNEWPuerto Rico flagCesar SedaNEWMexico flagHugo RuizNEW
11United Kingdom flagLee Haskins▼-1United States flagSergio Perales▲+2Philippines flagMarlon TapalesNEW
12India flagNouldy Manakane▲+2Philippines flagMalcolm Tunacao▼-4Brazil flagWilliam PradoNEW
13Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano▲+2United Kingdom flagLee Haskins▲+1Puerto Rico flagJesus M. RojasNEW
14United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnellNEWCanada flagSebastian GauthierNEWMexico flagLeodegario Santa CruzNEW
15Mexico flagRey VargasNEWMexico flagRodolfo HernandezMexico flagRodolfo HernandezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 March 2012

WBAApril 2012 vs March 2012

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    John Mark ApolinarioUp from #13 to #3
  • MX flag
    Julio CejaJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • TH flag
    Tabtimdaeng Na RachawatClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Aj BanalPreviously held #3
  • MX flag
    David De La MoraLast ranked #7
  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    John Mark ApolinarioUp 10 places to #3
    ▲+10
  • PA flag
    Roberto VazquezNow #2 after being #8 last month
    ▲+6
  • PH flag
    Malcolm TunacaoImproved from #9 to #6
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Hugo CazaresDropped from #2 to #5
    ▼-3
  • PR flag
    Eric MorelFell from #4 to #7
    ▼-3
  • AM flag
    Vic DarchinyanDown 3 places to #8
    ▼-3

IBFApril 2012 vs March 2012

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Jamie McDonnellClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • MX flag
    Tomas RojasNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Cristian MijaresLast ranked #5
  • PH flag
    Malcolm TunacaoFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Julio CejaImproved from #10 to #7
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Jamie McDonnellClimbed from #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Sergio PeralesClimbed from #13 to #11
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Malcolm TunacaoDown 4 places to #12
    ▼-4

RINGApril 2012 vs March 2012

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Leo Santa CruzNow in the top 10 at #9
  • MX flag
    Hugo RuizNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Abner MaresMoved up to Super Bantamweight
  • CO flag
    Yonnhy PerezWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Shinsuke YamanakaJumped from #9 to #3
    ▲+6
  • JP flag
    Koki KamedaImproved from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • PH flag
    Malcolm TunacaoNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • AM flag
    Vic DarchinyanFrom #5 to #7
    ▼-2
  • PR flag
    Eric MorelFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1