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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — July 2016

Official Bantamweight rankings for July 2016.

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
RankWBAJuly 2016WBCIBFJuly 2016WBOJuly 2016
🏆United States flagRau'shee Warren
Super Champion
Not available for July 2016
United Kingdom flagLee Haskins
Champion
Philippines flagMarlon Tapales
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagZhanat ZhakiyanovUnited Kingdom flagStuart HallPhilippines flagArthur Villanueva▲+2
2Venezuela flagLiborio Solis
Vacant
United States flagAlexis Santiago
3Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos PayanoArgentina flagOmar Andres NarvaezSouth Africa flagZolani TeteNEW
4Japan flagTomoki KamedaJapan flagTakahiro YamamotoMexico flagAlejandro Hernandez
5Thailand flagBoonsom YamsiriPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezUnited States flagAntonio NievesNEW
6Mexico flagLuis Nery▲+2Mexico flagRodrigo GuerreroPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
7Venezuela flagYonfrez ParejoFrance flagKarim GuerfiRussia flagNikolay Potapov
8Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▼-2Panama flagAnselmo MorenoThailand flagPungluang Sor Singyu
9Panama flagRoberto VazquezUnited States flagAlexis SantiagoMexico flagLuis Nery▲+1
10Mexico flagAlejandro HernandezSouth Africa flagZolani TeteNamibia flagImmanuel Naidjala▼-5
11Thailand flagPanthep MullipoomThailand flagSaenganan SithsaithongSaudi Arabia flagLwandile Sityatha▼-3
12Thailand flagKittika SithanRussia flagNikolay PotapovUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler▼-3
13South Africa flagMzuvukile MagwacaJapan flagKentaro MasudaUnited Kingdom flagStuart Hall▼-1
14Russia flagNikolay PotapovGuyana flagElton DharryGhana flagDuke Micah▼-1
15South Africa flagSiboniso GonyaPhilippines flagArthur VillanuevaIreland flagTJ Doheny▼-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 June 2016

WBAJuly 2016 vs June 2016

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Luis NeryUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    ▼-2

WBOJuly 2016 vs June 2016

🏆

There is a new Champion: Philippines flagMarlon Tapales(previously Thailand flagPungluang Sor Singyu)

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Zolani TeteEnters at #3
  • PR flag
    Antonio NievesEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Marlon TapalesPreviously held #1
  • ZA flag
    Lwandile SityathaJust outside at #11
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Arthur VillanuevaFrom #3 to #1
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Luis NeryUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NA flag
    Immanuel NaidjalaFell from #5 to #10
    ▼-5
  • ZA flag
    Lwandile SityathaNow #11 after #8 last month
    ▼-3
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerFell from #9 to #12
    ▼-3