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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — August 2012

Official Bantamweight rankings for August 2012.

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
RankWBAAugust 2012WBCIBFAugust 2012WBOAugust 2012
🏆Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
Super Champion
Not available for August 2012
Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
Champion
Vacant
🏆Japan flagKoki Kameda
World Champion

1Mexico flagHugo Ruiz
Vacant
Philippines flagAj BanalNEW
2Panama flagRoberto Vazquez
Vacant
Thailand flagPungluang Sor Singyu
3Philippines flagJohn Mark ApolinarioMexico flagJulio Ceja▲+1Namibia flagPaulus Ambunda
4Japan flagTomoki KamedaGhana flagJoseph Agbeko▲+1Philippines flagDayer Gabutan
5Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos PayanoUnited Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell▲+1Russia flagSahib Usarov
6Mexico flagHugo CazaresSouth Africa flagVusi Malinga▲+1United States flagRandy Caballero
7Mexico flagJulio Ceja▲+3Mexico flagTomas Rojas▲+1Namibia flagImmanuel Naidjala
8Philippines flagMalcolm Tunacao▼-1United States flagSergio Perales▲+1Puerto Rico flagCesar Seda
9Puerto Rico flagEric Morel▼-1Philippines flagDayer Gabutan▲+1Mexico flagFelipe Orucuta
10Armenia flagVic Darchinyan▼-1Philippines flagMalcolm Tunacao▲+1Puerto Rico flagJose Nieves▲+2
11Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na RachawatPhilippines flagAj BanalNEWJapan flagTomoki Kameda
12Japan flagEita KikuchiNEWMexico flagAndres Gutierrez▲+1Mexico flagJulio CejaNEW
13United Kingdom flagLee HaskinsMexico flagHanzel Martinez▲+1Puerto Rico flagJesus M. Rojas
14United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnellPuerto Rico flagEric Morel▲+1Philippines flagMalcolm Tunacao
15Mexico flagAndres GutierrezPhilippines flagRolly Lunas

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 July 2012

WBAAugust 2012 vs July 2012

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Julio CejaImproved from #10 to #7
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Malcolm TunacaoSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Eric MorelFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1
  • AM flag
    Vic DarchinyanFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2012 vs July 2012

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Jose NievesNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • BR flag
    William PradoPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Jose NievesNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2