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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - February 2021

Official Bantamweight rankings for February 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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAFebruary 2021WBCIBFFebruary 2021WBOFebruary 2021RING
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Super Champion
Not available for February 2021
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Champion
Philippines flagJohn Riel Casimero
Champion
Not available for February 2021
🏆Cuba flagGuillermo Rigondeaux
World Champion

1United States flagGary Antonio RussellPhilippines flagMichael DasmarinasGhana flagJoseph Agbeko
2Ghana flagManyo Plange
Vacant
Philippines flagMike Plania
3United States flagRau'shee WarrenUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler
4Thailand flagTasana SalapatUnited Kingdom flagLee McGregorRussia flagNikolay Potapov
5Japan flagDaigo Higa▲+3United States flagJoshua Greer JrUnited States flagJoshua Greer Jr
6Venezuela flagLiborio Solis▼-1Russia flagNikolay PotapovJapan flagTakuma Inoue
7Nicaragua flagMelving LopezThailand flagSukksaem Kietyongyuth▲+1Japan flagDaigo Higa
8Cuba flagLeosdan Nunez▼-2France flagKarim Guerfi▲+1Philippines flagVincent Astrolabio▲+3
9Australia flagJason MoloneyJapan flagTakuma Inoue▲+1Philippines flagAston Palicte▲+1
10Japan flagTakuma InoueNEWUnited States flagGary Antonio Russell▲+1Chile flagJose Velasquez▲+2
11Chile flagJose VelasquezAustralia flagJason Moloney▲+1Nicaragua flagMelving Lopez▲+2
12Mexico flagRicardo Espinoza FrancoPhilippines flagAston Palicte▲+1Philippines flagMichael Dasmarinas▼-4
13China flagJun ZhaoJapan flagDaigo HigaNEWSouth Africa flagZolani Tete▼-4
14France flagElie KonkiChile flagJose VelasquezUnited Kingdom flagAndrew Selby
15Venezuela flagYoel FinolCuba flagLeosdan NunezColombia flagOscar Negrete

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2021

WBAFebruary 2021 vs January 2021

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DO flag
    Juan Carlos PayanoLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Daigo HigaJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Leosdan NunezFrom #6 to #8
    ▼-2
  • VE flag
    Liborio SolisFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1

IBFFebruary 2021 vs January 2021

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Gary Antonio RussellPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Yuki KobayashiOut of the top 10 after being #7

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Sukksaem KietyongyuthUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • FR flag
    Karim GuerfiClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

WBOFebruary 2021 vs January 2021

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Vincent AstrolabioPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • CL flag
    Jose VelasquezUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Michael DasmarinasDown to #12
  • ZA flag
    Zolani TeteDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Vincent AstrolabioJumped from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • CL flag
    Jose VelasquezFrom #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • NI flag
    Melving LopezUp to #11 from #13
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Michael DasmarinasDropped from #8 to #12
    ▼-4
  • ZA flag
    Zolani TeteDropped from #9 to #13
    ▼-4