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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — December 2017

Official Bantamweight rankings for December 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
RankWBADecember 2017WBCIBFDecember 2017WBODecember 2017
🏆Ireland flagRyan Burnett
Super Champion
Not available for December 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
United States flagDaniel Lozano
3Venezuela flagLiborio SolisPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezDominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano▲+1
4United States flagStephon YoungUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+3
5Kazakhstan flagZhanat ZhakiyanovMexico flagRodrigo GuerreroPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
6United Kingdom flagPaul ButlerUnited Kingdom flagLee HaskinsJapan flagRyo Akaho
7Russia flagMikhail AvakianNEWUnited Kingdom flagStuart HallGhana flagDuke Micah▲+2
8Nicaragua flagAlexander EspinozaPhilippines flagMarjohn YapSaudi Arabia flagMzuvukile MagwacaNEW
9Australia flagJason MoloneyJapan flagRyo Akaho▲+1United Kingdom flagLee Haskins▼-1
10Thailand flagKittika SithanSouth Africa flagMzuvukile Magwaca▲+1Japan flagHiroaki Teshigawara
11Japan flagShingo WakeRussia flagVyacheslav MirzaevNEWPhilippines flagMichael Dasmarinas
12Mexico flagIsrael GonzalezAustralia flagJason MoloneyNEWUnited States flagRau'shee Warren
13Colombia flagYeison VargasFrance flagKarim Guerfi▲+1Philippines flagMark Anthony Geraldo
14Thailand flagTasana SalapatMexico flagVictor OlivoNEWJapan flagTakuma Inoue
15Venezuela flagLorenzo Parra
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 November 2017

WBADecember 2017 vs November 2017

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Mikhail AvakianInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsOut of the top 10 after being #7

IBFDecember 2017 vs November 2017

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Sukksaem KietyongyuthOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ryo AkahoFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1
  • FR flag
    Karim GuerfiFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

WBODecember 2017 vs November 2017

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Siboniso GonyaPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerNow #4 after #7 last month
    ▲+3
  • GH flag
    Duke MicahNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    ▲+2
  • DO flag
    Juan Carlos PayanoUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1