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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — January 2012

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2012.

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
RankWBAJanuary 2012WBCIBFJanuary 2012WBOJanuary 2012
🏆Panama flagAnselmo Moreno
Super Champion
Not available for January 2012
Mexico flagAbner Mares
Champion
Mexico flagJorge Arce
Champion
🏆Japan flagKoki Kameda
World Champion

1Mexico flagHugo RuizSouth Africa flagVusi Malinga▲+1Philippines flagAj BanalNEW
2Mexico flagHugo Cazares
Vacant
Thailand flagPungluang Sor Singyu
3Philippines flagAj BanalNEWPhilippines flagAj BanalNEWNamibia flagPaulus Ambunda
4Puerto Rico flagEric MorelMexico flagCristian Mijares▲+1Philippines flagDayer Gabutan
5Armenia flagVic DarchinyanMexico flagRodolfo Hernandez▲+1Philippines flagMarlon Tapales
6Japan flagTomoki KamedaMexico flagLeo Santa Cruz▲+2Japan flagTomoki Kameda
7Mexico flagCristian MijaresPhilippines flagMalcolm TunacaoBrazil flagWilliam Prado
8Philippines flagMalcolm TunacaoMexico flagFelipe Orucuta▲+2Mexico flagJuan Alberto Rosas▲+3
9United Kingdom flagLee HaskinsMexico flagJulio Ceja▲+2Russia flagSahib Usarov▲+1
10Mexico flagDavid De La MoraMexico flagYonnhy Perez▼-1Namibia flagImmanuel Naidjala▲+3
11Thailand flagTabtimdaeng Na Rachawat▲+1South Africa flagPhumzile Matyhila▲+1Mexico flagRodolfo Hernandez▼-2
12India flagNouldy Manakane▼-1United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell▲+1South Africa flagPhumzile Matyhila
13Namibia flagPaulus AmbundaUnited Kingdom flagLee Haskins▲+1Philippines flagDrian Francisco▲+1
14Mexico flagJulio CejaUnited States flagSergio Perales▲+1United Kingdom flagLee Haskins▲+1
15Philippines flagGlenn PorrasGhana flagJoseph Agbeko▼-7

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 December 2011

WBAJanuary 2012 vs December 2011

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Tabtimdaeng Na RachawatUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • IN flag
    Nouldy ManakaneSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1

IBFJanuary 2012 vs December 2011

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Leo Santa CruzUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Felipe OrucutaClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Julio CejaFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Yonnhy PerezFrom #8 to #10
    ▼-2
  • PH flag
    Malcolm TunacaoSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2012 vs December 2011

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan Alberto RosasPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • NA flag
    Immanuel NaidjalaNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GH flag
    Joseph AgbekoCurrently at #15
  • MX flag
    Rodolfo HernandezDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Juan Alberto RosasJumped from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • NA flag
    Immanuel NaidjalaImproved from #13 to #10
    ▲+3
  • RU flag
    Sahib UsarovUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GH flag
    Joseph AgbekoFell from #8 to #15
    ▼-7
  • MX flag
    Rodolfo HernandezSlipped from #9 to #11
    ▼-2