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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - April 2019

Bantamweight rankings for April 2019. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC April 2019 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2019IBFApril 2019WBOApril 2019RINGApril 2019
🏆Nonito Donaire
Super Champion
Emmanuel Rodriguez
Champion
Zolani Tete
Champion
Vacant
🏆Naoya Inoue
World Champion
1Liborio SolisMichael DasmarinasRicardo Espinoza FrancoNaoya Inoue
2Guillermo Rigondeaux
Vacant
Joseph AgbekoZolani Tete
3Jason Moloney+1Paul ButlerRyo Akaho+1Emmanuel Rodriguez
4Shingo Wake-1Joshua Greer JrNikolay Potapov+1Luis Nery
5Melving Lopez+1Sukksaem KietyongyuthJohn Riel Casimero+1Nonito Donaire
6Luis Nery+1Jason MoloneyArthur Villanueva+2Ryan Burnett
7Alexander Espinoza+1Georges Ory+2Prince Patel-4Nordine Oubaali
8Ben Mananquil+1Ben Mananquil+2Jason Moloney+2Jason Moloney
9Juan Carlos Payano+2Kenny Demecillo-1Stephon YoungTakuma Inoue
10Jamie McDonnellJoshua FrancoNEWBen Mananquil+1Carlos Cuadras
11Carl Jammes Martin+1Nikolay Potapov+2Max Ornelas+1
12Leosdan Nunez+1Karim Guerfi-1Joshua Greer Jr+1
13Stephon Young-8Prince Patel-1Diego Alberto Ruiz+1
14Joshua FrancoNEWMelving LopezPaul Butler+1
15Joshua Greer Jr-1Keita KuriharaVincent AstrolabioNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2019

WBAApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • Juan Carlos PayanoClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Stephon YoungCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Juan Carlos PayanoNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    +2
  • Jason MoloneyUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Melving LopezUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Stephon YoungFell from #5 to #13
    -8
  • Shingo WakeDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Joshua Greer JrSlipped a spot to #15
    -1

IBFApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • Joshua FrancoInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ricardo Espinoza FrancoPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • Georges OryNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Ben MananquilNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    +2
  • Nikolay PotapovNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Kenny DemecilloDown one place to #9
    -1
  • Karim GuerfiSlipped a spot to #12
    -1
  • Prince PatelFrom #12 to #13
    -1

WBOApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • Ben MananquilClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Duke MicahWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • Arthur VillanuevaFrom #8 to #6
    +2
  • Jason MoloneyUp to #8 from #10
    +2
  • Ryo AkahoClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Prince PatelDown 4 places to #7
    -4

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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