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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — January 2019

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFJanuary 2019WBOJanuary 2019
🏆Philippines flagNonito Donaire
Super Champion
Not available for January 2019
Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
Champion
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
World Champion

1Philippines flagReymart Gaballo
Vacant
Mexico flagRicardo Espinoza Franco▲+1
2Venezuela flagLiborio Solis
Vacant
Japan flagHiroaki Teshigawara▲+1
3Australia flagJason MoloneyPhilippines flagKenny DemecilloGhana flagDuke Micah▼-2
4Japan flagShingo WakePhilippines flagMichael DasmarinasGhana flagJoseph Agbeko
5United States flagStephon YoungUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerUnited Kingdom flagPrince Patel
6Nicaragua flagMelving LopezJapan flagRyo AkahoJapan flagRyo Akaho
7Ireland flagRyan BurnettUnited States flagJoshua Greer JrRussia flagNikolay Potapov
8Nicaragua flagAlexander EspinozaThailand flagSukksaem KietyongyuthPhilippines flagArthur Villanueva
9United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnellAustralia flagJason MoloneyAustralia flagJason Moloney
10Mexico flagLuis NeryNEWMexico flagRicardo Espinoza FrancoPhilippines flagCarl Jammes Martin
11Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos PayanoFrance flagGeorges OryUnited States flagMax Ornelas
12Japan flagTenta KiyoseFrance flagKarim GuerfiUnited States flagJoshua Greer JrNEW
13Cuba flagLeosdan NunezUnited Kingdom flagPrince PatelArgentina flagDiego Alberto Ruiz
14Philippines flagCarl Jammes MartinRussia flagNikolay PotapovUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler
15United States flagChristian CartoNEW
Vacant
United States flagAntonio Vargas

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 2018

WBAJanuary 2019 vs December 2018

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Luis NeryNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Yonfrez ParejoMoved up to Super Bantamweight

WBOJanuary 2019 vs December 2018

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Ricardo Espinoza FrancoClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Hiroaki TeshigawaraUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GH flag
    Duke MicahFrom #1 to #3
    ▼-2