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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — April 2021

Official Bantamweight rankings for April 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFApril 2021WBOApril 2021
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Super Champion
Not available for April 2021
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Champion
Philippines flagJohn Riel Casimero
Champion
🏆Cuba flagGuillermo Rigondeaux
World Champion

1United States flagGary Antonio RussellPhilippines flagMichael DasmarinasGhana flagJoseph Agbeko
2Ghana flagManyo Plange
Vacant
Philippines flagMike Plania
3United States flagRau'shee WarrenUnited Kingdom flagLee McGregorUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler
4Nicaragua flagMelving LopezUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerRussia flagNikolay Potapov
5Thailand flagTasana SalapatUnited States flagJoshua Greer JrUnited States flagJoshua Greer Jr
6Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezNEWThailand flagAran Dipaen▲+1Japan flagTakuma Inoue
7Venezuela flagLiborio SolisRussia flagNikolay Potapov▼-1Japan flagDaigo Higa
8Philippines flagMichael DasmarinasJapan flagTakuma InouePhilippines flagVincent Astrolabio
9Australia flagJason MoloneyUnited States flagGary Antonio RussellPhilippines flagAston Palicte
10United States flagSaul SanchezAustralia flagJason MoloneyNicaragua flagMelving Lopez▲+1
11Dominican Republic flagVictor SantillanPhilippines flagAston PalicteMexico flagIsrael GonzalezNEW
12Mexico flagRicardo Espinoza FrancoJapan flagDaigo HigaUnited Kingdom flagLee McGregorNEW
13China flagJun ZhaoUnited States flagRau'shee WarrenChile flagJose Velasquez▼-3
14France flagElie KonkiJapan flagKeita KuriharaUnited States flagSaul SanchezNEW
15Venezuela flagYoel FinolNicaragua flagMelving LopezPuerto Rico flagCarlos CaraballoNEW

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 2021

WBAApril 2021 vs March 2021

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Daigo HigaPreviously held #6

IBFApril 2021 vs March 2021

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Aran DipaenClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2021 vs March 2021

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Melving LopezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CL flag
    Jose VelasquezNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Melving LopezClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CL flag
    Jose VelasquezDown 3 places to #13
    ▼-3