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Bantamweight boxing rankings- February 1945

Bantamweight boxing rankings archive for February 1945 across organizations. This page is the combined bantamweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Bantamweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in February 1945.
RankRINGFebruary 1945
🏆United States flagManuel Ortiz
Champion
1United States flagTony Olivera
2Cuba flagLorenzo SaforaNEW
3United States flagJim BradyNEW
4United States flagBenny GoldbergNEW
5Mexico flagLuis Castillo
6United States flagDavid Kui Kong Young+1
7United Kingdom flagNorman LewisNEW
8Philippines flagRush Dalma-2
9United States flagMickey FrancisNEW
10Philippines flagGregory EscalonaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived February 1945.

Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.

Month-over-month changes since February 1945

RINGFebruary 1945 vs January 1945

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Lorenzo SaforaEnters at #2
  • US flag
    Jim BradyNow ranked #3
  • US flag
    Benny GoldbergEnters at #4
  • GB flag
    Norman LewisNow in the top 10 at #7
  • US flag
    Mickey FrancisNow in the top 10 at #9
  • PH flag
    Gregory EscalonaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Chico RosaMoved up to Featherweight
  • US flag
    Carlos ChavezMoved up to Featherweight
  • US flag
    Sammy ReynoldsPreviously held #2
  • MX flag
    Eli GalindoPreviously held #8
  • NI flag
    Ceferino RobletoPreviously held #9
  • US flag
    Johnny WolgastPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    David Kui Kong YoungUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Rush DalmaNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    -2

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.

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The Bantamweight division has been home to many legendary fighters throughout boxing history. The division is known for producing exciting, fast-paced fights.

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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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