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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — April 2018

Official Bantamweight rankings for April 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFApril 2018WBOApril 2018
🏆Ireland flagRyan Burnett
Super Champion
Not available for April 2018
Vacant
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Philippines flagReymart Gaballo
Vacant
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
2Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Vacant
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
3Venezuela flagLiborio SolisPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezDominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano▲+1
4Australia flagJason MoloneyUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerUnited States flagDaniel Lozano▼-1
5Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos PayanoPhilippines flagMarjohn Yap▲+3Australia flagJason Moloney▲+2
6Russia flagMikhail AvakianMexico flagRodrigo Guerrero▼-1Japan flagRyo Akaho▲+2
7Venezuela flagYonfrez ParejoUnited Kingdom flagLee Haskins▼-1Ghana flagDuke Micah▲+2
8United States flagStephon YoungUnited Kingdom flagStuart Hall▼-1Saudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca▲+2
9Thailand flagKittika Sithan▲+2Japan flagRyo AkahoUnited Kingdom flagLee Haskins▲+2
10Japan flagShingo Wake▲+3South Africa flagMzuvukile MagwacaJapan flagHiroaki Teshigawara▲+2
11Nicaragua flagAlexander Espinoza▲+1Australia flagJason Moloney▲+1Japan flagTakuma Inoue▲+2
12Mexico flagGerardo Castillo▲+2Philippines flagKenny DemecilloNEWPhilippines flagMichael Dasmarinas▲+2
13Thailand flagTasana Salapat▲+2France flagKarim GuerfiMexico flagDavid CarmonaNEW
14France flagNordine OubaaliNEWThailand flagSukksaem KietyongyuthNEWRussia flagNikolay PotapovNEW
15Venezuela flagLorenzo ParraNEW
Vacant
Kazakhstan flagZhanat ZhakiyanovNEW

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 2018

WBAApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Kittika SithanClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • JP flag
    Shingo WakePreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Zhanat ZhakiyanovWas #9 last month
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Shingo WakeUp 3 places to #10
    ▲+3
  • TH flag
    Kittika SithanUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Gerardo CastilloUp to #12 from #14
    ▲+2

IBFApril 2018 vs March 2018

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Marjohn YapUp 3 places to #5
    ▲+3
  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Rodrigo GuerreroFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Stuart HallSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • JP flag
    Hiroaki TeshigawaraNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyClimbed from #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Ryo AkahoClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • GH flag
    Duke MicahUp to #7 from #9
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Daniel LozanoSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1