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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — August 2016

Official Bantamweight rankings for August 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFAugust 2016WBOAugust 2016
🏆United States flagRau'shee Warren
Super Champion
Not available for August 2016
United Kingdom flagLee Haskins
Champion
Philippines flagMarlon Tapales
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagZhanat ZhakiyanovUnited Kingdom flagStuart HallPhilippines flagArthur Villanueva
2Venezuela flagLiborio Solis
Vacant
United States flagAlexis Santiago
3Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos PayanoArgentina flagOmar Andres NarvaezSouth Africa flagZolani Tete
4Japan flagTomoki KamedaJapan flagTakahiro YamamotoArgentina flagOmar Andres NarvaezNEW
5Thailand flagBoonsom YamsiriPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezMexico flagAlejandro Hernandez▼-1
6Mexico flagLuis NeryMexico flagRodrigo GuerreroUnited States flagAntonio Nieves▼-1
7Venezuela flagYonfrez ParejoFrance flagKarim GuerfiPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▼-1
8Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezPanama flagAnselmo MorenoThailand flagPungluang Sor Singyu
9Panama flagRoberto VazquezUnited States flagAlexis SantiagoNamibia flagImmanuel Naidjala▲+1
10Mexico flagAlejandro HernandezSouth Africa flagZolani TeteMexico flagLuis Nery▼-1
11Russia flagNikolay Potapov▲+3Thailand flagSaenganan SithsaithongRussia flagNikolay Potapov▼-4
12Thailand flagKittika SithanRussia flagNikolay PotapovJapan flagTakuma InoueNEW
13Thailand flagPanthep Mullipoom▼-2Japan flagKentaro MasudaGhana flagDuke Micah▲+1
14South Africa flagSiboniso Gonya▲+1Guyana flagElton DharryUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler▼-2
15South Africa flagMzuvukile Magwaca▼-2Philippines flagArthur VillanuevaSaudi Arabia flagLwandile Sityatha▼-4

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 2016

WBAAugust 2016 vs July 2016

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovUp 3 places to #11
    ▲+3
  • ZA flag
    Siboniso GonyaClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Panthep MullipoomSlipped from #11 to #13
    ▼-2
  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaDown to #15 from #13
    ▼-2

WBOAugust 2016 vs July 2016

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Omar Andres NarvaezEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • NA flag
    Immanuel NaidjalaClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1
  • GH flag
    Duke MicahClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovDown 4 places to #11
    ▼-4
  • ZA flag
    Lwandile SityathaNow #15 after #11 last month
    ▼-4
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    ▼-2