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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — August 2017

Official Bantamweight rankings for August 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFAugust 2017WBOAugust 2017
🏆Kazakhstan flagZhanat Zhakiyanov
Super Champion
Not available for August 2017
Ireland flagRyan Burnett
Champion
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Venezuela flagYonfrez Parejo
Vacant
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
2Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
Vacant
Russia flagNikolay Potapov
3Venezuela flagLiborio SolisPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezNamibia flagSiboniso Gonya
4United States flagStephon YoungMexico flagRodrigo GuerreroDominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
5United Kingdom flagPaul ButlerUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
6United Kingdom flagLee HaskinsUnited Kingdom flagLee Haskins▲+1Japan flagRyo Akaho▲+2
7Thailand flagBoonsom YamsiriUnited Kingdom flagStuart Hall▲+1Colombia flagOscar Negrete
8Thailand flagKittika SithanPhilippines flagMarjohn Yap▲+1Ghana flagDuke Micah▼-2
9Nicaragua flagAlexander Espinoza▲+1Japan flagKentaro Masuda▲+1United Kingdom flagPaul Butler
10Dominican Republic flagDagoberto Aguero▲+1Thailand flagSukksaem Kietyongyuth▲+1Philippines flagJetro Pabustan
11Colombia flagYeison Vargas▲+1France flagKarim Guerfi▼-5United States flagRau'shee Warren▲+1
12Thailand flagTasana Salapat▲+2Japan flagRyo AkahoUnited States flagDaniel LozanoNEW
13Venezuela flagLorenzo ParraSouth Africa flagMzuvukile MagwacaPhilippines flagMark Anthony Geraldo
14United Kingdom flagStuart Hall▲+1Russia flagNikolay PotapovNEWJapan flagShohei Omori▼-3
15Colombia flagOscar NegreteNEW
Vacant
United States flagStephon Young

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 2017

WBAAugust 2017 vs July 2017

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Dagoberto AgueroClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Andrew MoloneyMoved down to Super Flyweight

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Tasana SalapatClimbed from #14 to #12
    ▲+2
  • NI flag
    Alexander EspinozaFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1
  • DO flag
    Dagoberto AgueroFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

IBFAugust 2017 vs July 2017

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Sukksaem KietyongyuthUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Karim GuerfiJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Stuart HallUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Marjohn YapUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Karim GuerfiNow #11 after #6 last month
    ▼-5

WBOAugust 2017 vs July 2017

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ryo AkahoNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Rau'shee WarrenFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Shohei OmoriFell from #11 to #14
    ▼-3
  • GH flag
    Duke MicahNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    ▼-2