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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — August 2021

Official Bantamweight rankings for August 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFAugust 2021WBOAugust 2021
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Super Champion
Not available for August 2021
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Champion
Philippines flagJohn Riel Casimero
Champion

1United States flagRau'shee Warren
Vacant
United Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+1
2United States flagGary Antonio Russell
Vacant
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko▼-1
3Ghana flagManyo PlangeUnited Kingdom flagLee McGregorRussia flagNikolay Potapov
4Nicaragua flagMelving LopezUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerUnited States flagRau'shee Warren▲+3
5Venezuela flagLiborio SolisAustralia flagJason MoloneyAustralia flagJason MoloneyNEW
6United States flagRamon CardenasNEWThailand flagAran DipaenJapan flagTakuma Inoue
7United Kingdom flagLee McGregor▲+4Russia flagNikolay PotapovPhilippines flagVincent Astrolabio▲+1
8Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▼-1Japan flagTakuma InouePhilippines flagAston Palicte▲+1
9Philippines flagJonas SultanNEWUnited States flagGary Antonio RussellNicaragua flagMelving Lopez▲+1
10United States flagSaul Sanchez▼-2Philippines flagAston PalicteMexico flagIsrael Gonzalez▲+1
11Australia flagJason Moloney▼-2Japan flagRyosuke NishidaChile flagJose Velasquez▲+1
12Thailand flagTasana Salapat▼-6United States flagRau'shee WarrenUnited Kingdom flagLee McGregor▲+1
13Dominican Republic flagVictor Santillan▼-3Japan flagKeita KuriharaUnited States flagSaul Sanchez▲+1
14France flagElie Konki▼-1Nicaragua flagMelving LopezUnited Kingdom flagUkashir FarooqNEW
15Venezuela flagYoel Finol
Vacant
Japan flagRyosuke Nishida

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 2021

WBAAugust 2021 vs July 2021

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Ramon CardenasEnters at #6
  • GB flag
    Lee McGregorPreviously #11, enters at #7
  • PH flag
    Jonas SultanNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Tasana SalapatDown to #12
  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyNow ranked #11
  • DO flag
    Victor SantillanDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Lee McGregorImproved from #11 to #7
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Tasana SalapatDropped from #6 to #12
    ▼-6
  • DO flag
    Victor SantillanNow #13 after #10 last month
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Saul SanchezNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    ▼-2

WBOAugust 2021 vs July 2021

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyInto the top 10 at #5
  • MX flag
    Israel GonzalezPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Guillermo RigondeauxWas #4 last month
  • US flag
    Joshua Greer JrLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Rau'shee WarrenJumped from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Vincent AstrolabioUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GH flag
    Joseph AgbekoSlipped a spot to #2
    ▼-1