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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - August 2018

Bantamweight rankings for August 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC August 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2018IBFAugust 2018WBOAugust 2018RINGAugust 2018
🏆Ryan Burnett
Super Champion
Emmanuel Rodriguez
Champion
Zolani Tete
Champion
Vacant
🏆Naoya Inoue
World Champion
1Reymart Gaballo
Vacant
Juan Carlos PayanoZolani Tete
2Jason Moloney
Vacant
Jason MoloneyNaoya Inoue
3Liborio SolisJason MoloneyDuke MicahRyan Burnett
4Juan Carlos PayanoLee HaskinsRicardo Espinoza FrancoNEWEmmanuel Rodriguez
5Mikhail AvakianKenny DemecilloHiroaki Teshigawara+1Juan Carlos Payano
6Nonito DonaireNEWMichael Dasmarinas+1Mzuvukile Magwaca-1Zhanat Zhakiyanov
7Shingo Wake-1Paul Butler+1Nonito DonaireLiborio Solis
8Jamie McDonnell-1Ryo Akaho+1Takuma InoueLee Haskins
9Yonfrez Parejo-1Joshua Greer Jr+1Joseph Agbeko+1Jason Moloney
10Stephon Young-1Sukksaem Kietyongyuth+2Mikhail AloyanNEWNordine Oubaali
11Alexander EspinozaRicardo Espinoza FrancoNEWPrince Patel
12Tenta KiyoseNEWKarim Guerfi+1Ryo Akaho+1
13Leosdan NunezNEWPrince Patel+1Lee Haskins-4
14Nordine OubaaliJosh WaleNEWNikolay Potapov
15Lorenzo Parra
Vacant
Carl Jammes Martin

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2018

WBAAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Nonito DonaireNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kittika SithanLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • Shingo WakeFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Jamie McDonnellFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Yonfrez ParejoSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

IBFAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Sukksaem KietyongyuthJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rau'shee WarrenPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Sukksaem KietyongyuthUp to #10 from #12
    +2
  • Michael DasmarinasFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Paul ButlerClimbed a place to #7
    +1

WBOAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Ricardo Espinoza FrancoInto the top 10 at #4
  • Mikhail AloyanNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Daniel LozanoWas #4 last month
  • Lee HaskinsCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Hiroaki TeshigawaraClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Joseph AgbekoClimbed a place to #9
    +1
  • Ryo AkahoClimbed a place to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Lee HaskinsNow #13 after being #9 last month
    -4
  • Mzuvukile MagwacaDown one place to #6
    -1

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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