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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — April 2017

Official Bantamweight rankings for April 2017.

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
RankWBAApril 2017WBCIBFApril 2017WBOApril 2017
🏆Kazakhstan flagZhanat Zhakiyanov
Super Champion
Not available for April 2017
United Kingdom flagLee Haskins
Champion
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Venezuela flagYonfrez Parejo
Vacant
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez▲+2
2Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
Vacant
Russia flagNikolay Potapov▲+2
3United States flagRau'shee WarrenPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezMexico flagLuis Nery▲+4
4Venezuela flagLiborio SolisMexico flagRodrigo GuerreroNamibia flagSiboniso GonyaNEW
5United States flagStephon YoungUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerMexico flagJose CayetanoNEW
6Mexico flagLuis NeryFrance flagKarim GuerfiPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▲+5
7Thailand flagBoonsom YamsiriUnited Kingdom flagStuart HallUnited States flagAntonio Nieves▲+1
8United Kingdom flagPaul ButlerPhilippines flagMarjohn Yap▲+1Ghana flagDuke Micah▲+2
9Thailand flagKittika SithanJapan flagKentaro Masuda▲+1Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos PayanoNEW
10Russia flagNikolay PotapovRussia flagNikolay Potapov▲+3Japan flagTakuma Inoue▼-1
11Australia flagAndrew MoloneyArgentina flagOmar Andres NarvaezUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+3
12France flagNordine Oubaali▲+1United Kingdom flagRyan Burnett▲+2United Kingdom flagRyan Burnett▲+1
13Nicaragua flagAlexander EspinozaNEWThailand flagSukksaem KietyongyuthNEWPhilippines flagMark Anthony GeraldoNEW
14Venezuela flagLorenzo ParraMexico flagLuis NeryNEWUnited States flagRau'shee WarrenNEW
15Dominican Republic flagDagoberto Aguero
Vacant
Philippines flagReymart Gaballo

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 March 2017

WBAApril 2017 vs March 2017

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Nordine OubaaliClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1

IBFApril 2017 vs March 2017

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovUp from #13 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Zolani TeteWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovUp 3 places to #10
    ▲+3
  • IE flag
    Ryan BurnettUp to #12 from #14
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Marjohn YapUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

WBOApril 2017 vs March 2017

🏆

There is a new Champion: South Africa flagZolani Tete(previously Philippines flagMarlon Tapales)

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Siboniso GonyaInto the top 10 at #4
  • MX flag
    Jose CayetanoNow in the top 10 at #5
  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezUp from #11 - now #6
  • DO flag
    Juan Carlos PayanoNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Arthur VillanuevaWas #1 last month
  • ZA flag
    Zolani TetePreviously held #2
  • NA flag
    Immanuel JalaLast ranked #5
  • JP flag
    Shohei OmoriWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezImproved from #11 to #6
    ▲+5
  • MX flag
    Luis NeryJumped from #7 to #3
    ▲+4
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerImproved from #14 to #11
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueDown one place to #10
    ▼-1