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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — February 2018

Official Bantamweight rankings for February 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
RankWBAFebruary 2018WBCIBFFebruary 2018WBOFebruary 2018
🏆Ireland flagRyan Burnett
Super Champion
Not available for February 2018
Vacant
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Japan flagNaoya InoueNEW
Vacant
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
2Venezuela flagYonfrez Parejo▼-1
Vacant
United States flagDaniel Lozano
3Venezuela flagLiborio SolisPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezDominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
4United States flagStephon YoungUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler
5Philippines flagReymart GaballoNEWMexico flagRodrigo GuerreroPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
6Australia flagJason Moloney▲+3United Kingdom flagLee HaskinsAustralia flagJason MoloneyNEW
7Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano▼-5United Kingdom flagStuart HallJapan flagRyo Akaho▼-1
8Russia flagMikhail Avakian▼-1Philippines flagMarjohn YapGhana flagDuke Micah▼-1
9Kazakhstan flagZhanat Zhakiyanov▼-4Japan flagRyo AkahoSaudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca▼-1
10United Kingdom flagPaul Butler▼-4South Africa flagMzuvukile MagwacaUnited Kingdom flagLee Haskins▼-1
11Thailand flagKittika Sithan▼-1Russia flagVyacheslav MirzaevJapan flagHiroaki Teshigawara▼-1
12Nicaragua flagAlexander Espinoza▼-4Australia flagJason MoloneyJapan flagTakuma Inoue▼-1
13Japan flagShingo Wake▼-2France flagKarim GuerfiPhilippines flagMichael Dasmarinas▼-1
14Mexico flagGerardo Castillo▼-2Kazakhstan flagZhanat ZhakiyanovPhilippines flagReymart Gaballo▲+1
15Thailand flagTasana Salapat▼-1
Vacant
United States flagRau'shee Warren▼-2

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 January 2018

WBAFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Naoya InoueInto the top 10 at #1
  • PH flag
    Reymart GaballoInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Alexander EspinozaCurrently at #12
  • TH flag
    Kittika SithanJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyJumped from #9 to #6
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Juan Carlos PayanoFell from #2 to #7
    ▼-5
  • KZ flag
    Zhanat ZhakiyanovDown 4 places to #9
    ▼-4
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerFell from #6 to #10
    ▼-4

IBFFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Ireland flagRyan Burnett)

WBOFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hiroaki TeshigawaraDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Reymart GaballoFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Rau'shee WarrenDown to #15 from #13
    ▼-2
  • JP flag
    Ryo AkahoFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • GH flag
    Duke MicahDown one place to #8
    ▼-1