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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — January 2020

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2020.

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 2020WBCIBFJanuary 2020WBOJanuary 2020
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Super Champion
Not available for January 2020
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Champion
Philippines flagJohn Riel Casimero
Champion

1Venezuela flagLiborio SolisPhilippines flagMichael DasmarinasUnited States flagJoshua Greer Jr
2Cuba flagGuillermo RigondeauxUnited States flagJoshua Greer JrAustralia flagJason Moloney▲+2
3Australia flagJason MoloneyUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerGhana flagJoseph Agbeko▼-1
4Philippines flagReymart GaballoAustralia flagJason MoloneyPhilippines flagNonito DonaireNEW
5Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos PayanoJapan flagKeita KuriharaSouth Africa flagZolani Tete▲+1
6United States flagRau'shee WarrenPhilippines flagReymart GaballoUnited States flagMax Ornelas▼-1
7Philippines flagMike PlaniaUnited States flagJoshua FrancoPhilippines flagMichael Dasmarinas
8Ghana flagManyo PlangeNEWPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezMexico flagRicardo Espinoza Franco
9Thailand flagTasana Salapat▼-1France flagKarim GuerfiUnited States flagJoshua Franco▲+1
10Cuba flagLeosdan Nunez▼-1Russia flagNikolay PotapovRussia flagNikolay Potapov▼-1
11Chile flagJose Velasquez▼-1Thailand flagSukksaem KietyongyuthPhilippines flagVincent Astrolabio▲+1
12United States flagJoshua Franco▼-1Japan flagYuki KobayashiChile flagJose Velasquez▲+1
13Thailand flagKaroon Jarupianlerd▼-1Venezuela flagMichell BanquezUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler▼-2
14China flagJun ZhaoChile flagJose VelasquezJapan flagYuki Strong Kobayashi
15United Kingdom flagThomas EssombaCuba flagLeosdan NunezPhilippines flagReymart Gaballo

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 2019

WBAJanuary 2020 vs December 2019

Entered the top 10

  • GH flag
    Manyo PlangeNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CL flag
    Jose VelasquezNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Tasana SalapatSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • CU flag
    Leosdan NunezSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1
  • CL flag
    Jose VelasquezDown one place to #11
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2020 vs December 2019

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Sho IshidaOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyClimbed from #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Zolani TeteClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Joshua FrancoFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerSlipped from #11 to #13
    ▼-2
  • GH flag
    Joseph AgbekoSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Max OrnelasDown one place to #6
    ▼-1