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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - July 1928

Bantamweight rankings for July 1928. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between January 1928 and July 1929 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in July 1928.
RankRINGJuly 1928
1Bushy Graham
2Kid Francis
3Archie Bell
4Al Brown
5Fidel La BarbaNEW
6Teddy Baldock-1
7Young Nationalista-1
8Pete Young FirpoNEW
9Joe ScalfaroNEW
10Benny SchwartzNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 1928

RINGJuly 1928 vs June 1928

Entered the top 10

  • Fidel La BarbaNow in the top 10 at #5
  • Pete Young FirpoNow in the top 10 at #8
  • Joe ScalfaroNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Benny SchwartzNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Eddie OdowdWas #7 last month
  • Vic BurroneWas #8 last month
  • Joey RossPreviously held #9
  • Johnny VaccaLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • Teddy BaldockDown one place to #6
    -1
  • Young NationalistaDown one place to #7
    -1

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.

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The Bantamweight division has been home to many legendary fighters throughout boxing history. The division is known for producing exciting, fast-paced fights.

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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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