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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — December 2018

Official Bantamweight rankings for December 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
RankWBADecember 2018WBCIBFWBODecember 2018
🏆Philippines flagNonito Donaire
Super Champion
Not available for December 2018
Not available for December 2018
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
World Champion

1Philippines flagReymart GaballoGhana flagDuke Micah
2Venezuela flagLiborio SolisMexico flagRicardo Espinoza Franco
3Australia flagJason MoloneyJapan flagHiroaki Teshigawara
4Japan flagShingo WakeGhana flagJoseph Agbeko
5United States flagStephon YoungUnited Kingdom flagPrince Patel
6Nicaragua flagMelving LopezJapan flagRyo Akaho
7Ireland flagRyan BurnettRussia flagNikolay Potapov
8Nicaragua flagAlexander Espinoza▲+2Philippines flagArthur VillanuevaNEW
9United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell▼-1Australia flagJason MoloneyNEW
10Venezuela flagYonfrez Parejo▼-1Philippines flagCarl Jammes Martin
11Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos PayanoUnited States flagMax Ornelas
12Japan flagTenta KiyosePhilippines flagReymart Gaballo
13Cuba flagLeosdan NunezArgentina flagDiego Alberto Ruiz▲+2
14Philippines flagCarl Jammes Martin▲+1United Kingdom flagPaul ButlerNEW
15Venezuela flagLorenzo Parra▼-1United States flagAntonio VargasNEW

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 2018

WBADecember 2018 vs November 2018

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Alexander EspinozaNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Carl Jammes MartinUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Jamie McDonnellSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • VE flag
    Yonfrez ParejoSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1
  • VE flag
    Lorenzo ParraDown one place to #15
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2018 vs November 2018

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Arthur VillanuevaEnters at #8
  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Nordine OubaaliWas #8 last month
  • US flag
    Rau'shee WarrenOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Diego Alberto RuizClimbed from #15 to #13
    ▲+2