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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings- January 1986

Bantamweight boxing rankings archive for January 1986 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic bantamweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Bantamweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBO did not exist. The WBA, WBC and IBF January 1986 rankings are not available.
RankRINGJanuary 1986
🏆United States flagRichard Sandoval
Champion
1Japan flagJiro Watanabe
2Thailand flagKhaosai GalaxyNEW
3Colombia flagMiguel Lora
4United States flagGreg Richardson
5United States flagGaby Canizales
6Mexico flagDaniel Zaragoza
7United States flagFreddie Jackson
8Mexico flagAlbert Davila
9Australia flagJeff Fenech
10Panama flagEdgar Monserrat

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since January 1986

RINGJanuary 1986 vs December 1985

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Khaosai GalaxyNow ranked #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Kaosai GalaxyWas #2 last month

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.

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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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