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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - January 2017

Bantamweight rankings for January 2017. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING January 2017 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2017IBFJanuary 2017WBOJanuary 2017
🏆Rau'shee Warren
Super Champion
Lee Haskins
Champion
Marlon Tapales
Champion
🏆Jamie McDonnell
World Champion
1Zhanat Zhakiyanov
Vacant
Arthur Villanueva
2Juan Carlos Payano
Vacant
Zolani Tete
3Yonfrez ParejoOmar Andres NarvaezJuan Francisco Estrada
4Liborio SolisEmmanuel RodriguezOmar Andres Narvaez
5Stephon YoungRodrigo GuerreroAntonio Nieves
6Luis NeryPaul ButlerImmanuel Naidjala
7Boonsom YamsiriKarim GuerfiShohei Omori+4
8Emmanuel RodriguezStuart HallLuis Nery+2
9Kittika SithanZolani TeteNikolay Potapov
10Nikolay PotapovMarjohn YapTakuma Inoue-3
11Andrew MoloneyKentaro MasudaEmmanuel Rodriguez-3
12Ryan BurnettShohei OmoriPungluang Sor Singyu
13Nordine OubaaliNikolay PotapovDuke Micah
14Siboniso GonyaLuis NeryPaul Butler
15Yeison Vargas
Vacant
Ryan Burnett

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2016

WBOJanuary 2017 vs December 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Shohei OmoriPreviously #11, enters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Emmanuel RodriguezDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Shohei OmoriImproved from #11 to #7
    +4
  • Luis NeryClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Takuma InoueDown 3 places to #10
    -3
  • Emmanuel RodriguezDown 3 places to #11
    -3

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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