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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — April 2026

Official Bantamweight rankings for April 2026.

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 2026WBCApril 2026IBFApril 2026WBOApril 2026
🏆Japan flagSeiya Tsutsumi
World Champion
Japan flagTakuma Inoue
Champion
Mexico flagJose Salas Reyes
Champion
Mexico flagChristian Medina Jimenez
Champion

1Japan flagRiku MasudaMexico flagJuan Francisco Estrada
Vacant
Japan flagRiku Masuda
2Japan flagTenshin NasukawaJapan flagTenshin Nasukawa
Vacant
Japan flagTenshin Nasukawa▲+9
3Philippines flagNonito Donaire▲+1United Kingdom flagAndrew CainPhilippines flagKenneth LloverMexico flagDavid Cuellar Contreras
4United States flagAndrey Bonilla▲+1Japan flagKazuto IokaJapan flagTenshin Nasukawa▲+3Japan flagYoshiki Takei
5Japan flagDaigo Higa▲+1Japan flagRiku MasudaJapan flagRiku Masuda▼-1Australia flagJason Moloney▲+5
6Japan flagYoshiki Takei▲+1Philippines flagKenneth LloverUnited States flagMichael Angeletti▼-1Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▲+1
7United States flagMichael Angeletti▲+1Australia flagJason MoloneyAustralia flagJason Moloney▲+2United Kingdom flagAndrew Cain▼-2
8Kazakhstan flagYelshat Nikhemttolla▲+1Mexico flagAlejandro Jair GonzalezPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezNEWUnited States flagKatsuma Akitsugi▼-2
9Philippines flagKenneth Llover▲+1Thailand flagPetch Sor ChitpattanaPhilippines flagReymart Gaballo▼-1United States flagEphraim Bui▼-1
10Pakistan flagMuhammad Waseem▲+1Japan flagYoshiki TakeiMexico flagDavid Cuellar ContrerasBrazil flagRubens Diego Dos Santos▼-1
11Nicaragua flagJordan Orozco Hernandez▲+1Mexico flagDavid Cuellar ContrerasUnited Kingdom flagAndrew Cain▲+1Nicaragua flagJordan Orozco Hernandez▲+1
12United Kingdom flagAndrew CainNEWJapan flagKatsuma AkitsugiSouth Africa flagLandile Ngxeke▲+1Japan flagDaigo HigaNEW
13United States flagEmanuel MorenoUnited States flagMichael AngelettiUnited States flagDominique Crowder▲+1Puerto Rico flagJeyvier Cintron
14United States flagKatsuma AkitsugiUnited States flagAndrey BonillaMexico flagJose Miguel CalderonNEWPhilippines flagKenneth Llover
15Japan flagShori UmezuPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezChina flagRex TsoMexico flagAlexandro Santiago
16Puerto Rico flagJeyvier Cintron
17Zambia flagDavid Mwale
18Mexico flagJose Calderon Cervantes
19South Africa flagLandile Ngxeke
20South Africa flagCharlton Malajika
21Italy flagCristian Zara
22Mexico flagAdrian Curiel Dominguez
23Italy flagMauro Forte
24Japan flagShori Umezu
25Japan flagFumiya Fuse
26United States flagDominique Crowder
27Philippines flagAlvin Camique
28Kazakhstan flagYelshat Nikhemttolla
29Mexico flagJose Andres Teran
30Japan flagKeita Kurihara
31Colombia flagDago Valdes
32Tanzania flagIbrahim Mafia
33Mexico flagSergio Cordova Ibanez
34Mexico flagOswaldo Garcia Rojas
35Nicaragua flagJordan Orozco Hernandez
36United States flagEphraim Bui
37France flagIbrahim Boukedim
38Brazil flagRubens Diego Dos Santos
39Philippines flagAdrian Lerasan
40United Kingdom flagHarvey Smith

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 2026

WBAApril 2026 vs March 2026

Entered the top 10

  • PK flag
    Muhammad WaseemClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Kazuto IokaLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Andrey BonillaFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Daigo HigaFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

IBFApril 2026 vs March 2026

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan Francisco EstradaOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Tenshin NasukawaImproved from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyUp to #7 from #9
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Andrew CainClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Riku MasudaDown one place to #5
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Michael AngelettiFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Reymart GaballoDown one place to #9
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2026 vs March 2026

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Tenshin NasukawaUp from #11 - now #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan Francisco EstradaOut of the top 10 after being #2

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Tenshin NasukawaImproved from #11 to #2
    ▲+9
  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyNow #5 after #10 last month
    ▲+5
  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Andrew CainFrom #5 to #7
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Katsuma AkitsugiFrom #6 to #8
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Ephraim BuiDown one place to #9
    ▼-1