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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — August 2018

Official Bantamweight rankings for August 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFAugust 2018WBOAugust 2018
🏆Ireland flagRyan Burnett
Super Champion
Not available for August 2018
Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
Champion
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
World Champion

1Philippines flagReymart Gaballo
Vacant
Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
2Australia flagJason Moloney
Vacant
Australia flagJason Moloney
3Venezuela flagLiborio SolisAustralia flagJason MoloneyGhana flagDuke Micah
4Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos PayanoUnited Kingdom flagLee HaskinsMexico flagRicardo Espinoza FrancoNEW
5Russia flagMikhail AvakianPhilippines flagKenny DemecilloJapan flagHiroaki Teshigawara▲+1
6Philippines flagNonito DonaireNEWPhilippines flagMichael Dasmarinas▲+1Saudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca▼-1
7Japan flagShingo Wake▼-1United Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+1Philippines flagNonito Donaire
8United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell▼-1Japan flagRyo Akaho▲+1Japan flagTakuma Inoue
9Venezuela flagYonfrez Parejo▼-1United States flagJoshua Greer Jr▲+1Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko▲+1
10United States flagStephon Young▼-1Thailand flagSukksaem Kietyongyuth▲+2Armenia flagMikhail AloyanNEW
11Nicaragua flagAlexander EspinozaMexico flagRicardo Espinoza FrancoNEWUnited Kingdom flagPrince Patel
12Japan flagTenta KiyoseNEWFrance flagKarim Guerfi▲+1Japan flagRyo Akaho▲+1
13Cuba flagLeosdan NunezNEWUnited Kingdom flagPrince Patel▲+1United Kingdom flagLee Haskins▼-4
14France flagNordine OubaaliUnited Kingdom flagJosh WaleNEWRussia flagNikolay Potapov
15Venezuela flagLorenzo Parra
Vacant
Philippines flagCarl Jammes Martin

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 2018

WBAAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Kittika SithanLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Shingo WakeFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Jamie McDonnellFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1
  • VE flag
    Yonfrez ParejoSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Sukksaem KietyongyuthJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Rau'shee WarrenPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Sukksaem KietyongyuthUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Michael DasmarinasFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

WBOAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Daniel LozanoWas #4 last month
  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsNow #13 after #9 last month
    ▼-4
  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaDown one place to #6
    ▼-1