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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - January 2016

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2016.

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
RankWBAJanuary 2016WBCIBFJanuary 2016WBOJanuary 2016RING
🏆Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
Super Champion
Not available for January 2016
United Kingdom flagLee Haskins
Champion
Thailand flagPungluang Sor Singyu
Champion
Not available for January 2016
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagZhanat Zhakiyanov
Vacant
Philippines flagMarlon Tapales▲+1
2Japan flagTomoki Kameda▲+1
Vacant
Mexico flagRodrigo Guerrero▲+1
3Thailand flagBoonsom Yamsiri▲+1Mexico flagRodrigo GuerreroJapan flagRyo Matsumoto▲+1
4Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▲+1United Kingdom flagStuart HallPhilippines flagJetro Pabustan▲+1
5Panama flagRoberto Vazquez▲+2Japan flagRyosuke IwasaUnited States flagAlexis Santiago▲+1
6Mexico flagLuis Nery▲+3Thailand flagSuriyan RungvisaiPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▲+1
7Venezuela flagYonfrez Parejo▼-1Japan flagTakahiro Yamamoto▲+2Mexico flagAlejandro Hernandez▲+1
8South Africa flagMzuvukile Magwaca▲+2United States flagAdam Lopez▲+2Namibia flagImmanuel Naidjala▲+1
9United States flagRau'shee Warren▼-1Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▲+2Russia flagNikolay PotapovNEW
10United Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+1United States flagAlexis Santiago▲+2Japan flagYushi Tanaka
11Thailand flagPanthep Mullipoom▲+1France flagKarim Guerfi▲+2Thailand flagSuriyan Sor Rungvisai
12Thailand flagKittika SithanNEWUnited Kingdom flagRyan FarragNEWJapan flagTakahiro Yamamoto
13Guyana flagElton DharryThailand flagPanomroonglek KratingdaenggymNEWUnited Kingdom flagRyan Burnett
14Mexico flagHanzel MartinezGuyana flagElton DharrySouth Africa flagLwandile SityathaNEW
15South Africa flagSiboniso Gonya
Vacant
Ghana flagDuke MicahNEW

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 December 2015

WBAJanuary 2016 vs December 2015

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Liborio SolisLast ranked #2

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Luis NeryNow #6 after being #9 last month
    ▲+3
  • PA flag
    Roberto VazquezUp to #5 from #7
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaFrom #10 to #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Yonfrez ParejoSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Rau'shee WarrenFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1

IBFJanuary 2016 vs December 2015

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • US flag
    Alexis SantiagoJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Liborio SolisLast ranked #7
  • MX flag
    Alberto GuevaraOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Takahiro YamamotoClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Adam LopezClimbed from #10 to #8
    ▲+2
  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezClimbed from #11 to #9
    ▲+2

WBOJanuary 2016 vs December 2015

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shohei OmoriLast ranked #1

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Marlon TapalesUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Rodrigo GuerreroUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Ryo MatsumotoClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1