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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — January 2022

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFJanuary 2022WBOJanuary 2022
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Super Champion
Not available for January 2022
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Champion
Philippines flagJohn Riel Casimero
Champion

1United States flagRau'shee Warren
Vacant
United Kingdom flagPaul Butler
2United States flagGary Antonio Russell
Vacant
United States flagRau'shee Warren
3Nicaragua flagMelving LopezUnited Kingdom flagLee McGregorAustralia flagJason Moloney
4United States flagRamon CardenasRussia flagNikolay Potapov▲+2Philippines flagJonas Sultan
5Venezuela flagLiborio SolisJapan flagTakuma Inoue▲+2United Kingdom flagCharlie EdwardsNEW
6United Kingdom flagLee McGregorUnited States flagGary Antonio Russell▲+2United States flagSaul Sanchez▲+2
7Philippines flagJonas SultanPhilippines flagAston Palicte▲+2South Africa flagZolani Tete▲+2
8Ghana flagManyo PlangeGhana flagPrince Dzanie▲+2Russia flagNikolay Potapov▼-3
9Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezThailand flagAran Dipaen▼-4Nicaragua flagMelving Lopez▼-2
10United States flagSaul SanchezAustralia flagJason Moloney▲+1Philippines flagVincent Astrolabio▼-4
11Australia flagJason MoloneyJapan flagRyosuke Nishida▲+1United Kingdom flagLee McGregor▼-1
12Thailand flagTasana SalapatUnited States flagRau'shee Warren▲+1Japan flagKeita Kurihara
13France flagElie KonkiJapan flagKeita Kurihara▲+1Japan flagRyosuke Nishida▲+1
14Dominican Republic flagVictor SantillanJapan flagKyosuke SawadaNEWPhilippines flagAston Palicte▼-1
15Thailand flagAran DipaenFrance flagElie KonkiNEWMexico flagIsrael Gonzalez

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 2021

IBFJanuary 2022 vs December 2021

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovFrom #6 to #4
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueFrom #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Gary Antonio RussellFrom #8 to #6
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Aran DipaenFell from #5 to #9
    ▼-4

WBOJanuary 2022 vs December 2021

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Charlie EdwardsNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lee McGregorNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Saul SanchezUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Zolani TeteClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Ryosuke NishidaUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Vincent AstrolabioDropped from #6 to #10
    ▼-4
  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovNow #8 after #5 last month
    ▼-3
  • NI flag
    Melving LopezSlipped from #7 to #9
    ▼-2