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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — January 2017

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFJanuary 2017WBOJanuary 2017
🏆United States flagRau'shee Warren
Super Champion
Not available for January 2017
United Kingdom flagLee Haskins
Champion
Philippines flagMarlon Tapales
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagZhanat Zhakiyanov
Vacant
Philippines flagArthur Villanueva
2Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
Vacant
South Africa flagZolani Tete
3Venezuela flagYonfrez ParejoArgentina flagOmar Andres NarvaezMexico flagJuan Francisco Estrada
4Venezuela flagLiborio SolisPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezArgentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
5United States flagStephon YoungMexico flagRodrigo GuerreroUnited States flagAntonio Nieves
6Mexico flagLuis NeryUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerNamibia flagImmanuel Naidjala
7Thailand flagBoonsom YamsiriFrance flagKarim GuerfiJapan flagShohei Omori▲+4
8Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezUnited Kingdom flagStuart HallMexico flagLuis Nery▲+2
9Thailand flagKittika SithanSouth Africa flagZolani TeteRussia flagNikolay Potapov
10Russia flagNikolay PotapovPhilippines flagMarjohn YapJapan flagTakuma Inoue▼-3
11Australia flagAndrew MoloneyJapan flagKentaro MasudaPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▼-3
12Ireland flagRyan BurnettJapan flagShohei OmoriThailand flagPungluang Sor Singyu
13France flagNordine OubaaliRussia flagNikolay PotapovGhana flagDuke Micah
14South Africa flagSiboniso GonyaMexico flagLuis NeryUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler
15Colombia flagYeison Vargas
Vacant
United Kingdom flagRyan Burnett

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 2016

WBOJanuary 2017 vs December 2016

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shohei OmoriPreviously #11, enters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Shohei OmoriImproved from #11 to #7
    ▲+4
  • MX flag
    Luis NeryClimbed from #10 to #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueDown 3 places to #10
    ▼-3
  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezDown 3 places to #11
    ▼-3