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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — April 2019

Official Bantamweight rankings for April 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFApril 2019WBOApril 2019
🏆Philippines flagNonito Donaire
Super Champion
Not available for April 2019
Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
Champion
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
World Champion

1Venezuela flagLiborio SolisPhilippines flagMichael DasmarinasMexico flagRicardo Espinoza Franco
2Cuba flagGuillermo Rigondeaux
Vacant
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko
3Australia flagJason Moloney▲+1United Kingdom flagPaul ButlerJapan flagRyo Akaho▲+1
4Japan flagShingo Wake▼-1United States flagJoshua Greer JrRussia flagNikolay Potapov▲+1
5Nicaragua flagMelving Lopez▲+1Thailand flagSukksaem KietyongyuthPhilippines flagJohn Riel Casimero▲+1
6Mexico flagLuis Nery▲+1Australia flagJason MoloneyPhilippines flagArthur Villanueva▲+2
7Nicaragua flagAlexander Espinoza▲+1France flagGeorges Ory▲+2United Kingdom flagPrince Patel▼-4
8Philippines flagBen Mananquil▲+1Philippines flagBen Mananquil▲+2Australia flagJason Moloney▲+2
9Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano▲+2Philippines flagKenny Demecillo▼-1United States flagStephon Young
10United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnellUnited States flagJoshua FrancoNEWPhilippines flagBen Mananquil▲+1
11Philippines flagCarl Jammes Martin▲+1Russia flagNikolay Potapov▲+2United States flagMax Ornelas▲+1
12Cuba flagLeosdan Nunez▲+1France flagKarim Guerfi▼-1United States flagJoshua Greer Jr▲+1
13United States flagStephon Young▼-8United Kingdom flagPrince Patel▼-1Argentina flagDiego Alberto Ruiz▲+1
14United States flagJoshua FrancoNEWNicaragua flagMelving LopezUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+1
15United States flagJoshua Greer Jr▼-1Japan flagKeita KuriharaPhilippines flagVincent AstrolabioNEW

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 2019

WBAApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Juan Carlos PayanoClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Stephon YoungCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

IBFApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Joshua FrancoInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ricardo Espinoza FrancoPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Kenny DemecilloDown one place to #9
    ▼-1
  • FR flag
    Karim GuerfiSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Prince PatelFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Ben MananquilClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GH flag
    Duke MicahWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Arthur VillanuevaFrom #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyUp to #8 from #10
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Ryo AkahoClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Prince PatelDown 4 places to #7
    ▼-4