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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — January 2026

Official Bantamweight rankings for January 2026.

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 2026WBCIBFJanuary 2026WBOJanuary 2026
🏆Japan flagSeiya Tsutsumi
World Champion
Not available for January 2026
Mexico flagJose Salas Reyes
Champion
Mexico flagChristian Medina Jimenez
Champion

1Philippines flagNonito Donaire
Vacant
Mexico flagJuan Francisco Estrada
2Japan flagTenshin Nasukawa
Vacant
South Africa flagLandile Ngxeke
3Japan flagKazuto IokaPhilippines flagKenneth LloverJapan flagKazuto Ioka▲+3
4Japan flagRiku MasudaJapan flagRiku MasudaJapan flagYoshiki Takei▼-1
5United States flagAndrey BonillaUnited Kingdom flagAndrew CainUnited Kingdom flagAndrew Cain▼-1
6Japan flagDaigo HigaUnited States flagKatsuma AkitsugiJapan flagRiku Masuda▼-1
7Japan flagYoshiki TakeiUnited States flagMichael AngelettiPhilippines flagNonito DonaireNEW
8United States flagMichael AngelettiJapan flagKazuto IokaUnited States flagKatsuma Akitsugi
9Kazakhstan flagYelshat NikhemttollaPhilippines flagNonito DonaireNEWMexico flagAdrian Curiel Dominguez▲+1
10Philippines flagKenneth LloverJapan flagTenshin NasukawaNEWPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezNEW
11Pakistan flagMuhammad WaseemPhilippines flagReymart Gaballo▼-2United States flagEphraim Bui
12Nicaragua flagJordan Orozco HernandezJapan flagDaigo Higa▼-2Brazil flagRubens Diego Dos SantosNEW
13United States flagEmanuel MorenoAustralia flagJason Moloney▼-2Japan flagTenshin Nasukawa▼-6
14United States flagKatsuma AkitsugiSouth Africa flagLandile Ngxeke▼-2Australia flagJason MoloneyNEW
15United Kingdom flagAndrew CainUnited States flagDominique Crowder▼-2Nicaragua flagJordan Orozco Hernandez▼-1

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 2025

IBFJanuary 2026 vs December 2025

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireNow ranked #9
  • JP flag
    Tenshin NasukawaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Reymart GaballoJust outside at #11
  • JP flag
    Daigo HigaDown to #12

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Reymart GaballoNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    ▼-2
  • JP flag
    Daigo HigaDown to #12 from #10
    ▼-2
  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneySlipped from #11 to #13
    ▼-2

WBOJanuary 2026 vs December 2025

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireNow ranked #7
  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Tenshin NasukawaCurrently at #13
  • MX flag
    David Cuellar ContrerasOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Kazuto IokaImproved from #6 to #3
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Adrian Curiel DominguezUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Tenshin NasukawaFell from #7 to #13
    ▼-6
  • JP flag
    Yoshiki TakeiSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Andrew CainSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1