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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — March 2016

Official Bantamweight rankings for March 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
RankWBAMarch 2016WBCIBFMarch 2016WBOMarch 2016
🏆Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
Super Champion
Not available for March 2016
United Kingdom flagLee Haskins
Champion
Thailand flagPungluang Sor Singyu
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagZhanat Zhakiyanov
Vacant
Philippines flagMarlon Tapales
2Japan flagTomoki Kameda
Vacant
Mexico flagRodrigo Guerrero
3Thailand flagBoonsom YamsiriMexico flagRodrigo GuerreroJapan flagRyo Matsumoto
4Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezUnited Kingdom flagStuart HallUnited States flagAlexis Santiago▲+1
5Panama flagRoberto VazquezJapan flagTakahiro YamamotoSaudi Arabia flagLwandile Sityatha▲+3
6Venezuela flagYonfrez ParejoThailand flagSuriyan RungvisaiPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
7Mexico flagLuis NeryUnited States flagAdam LopezMexico flagAlejandro Hernandez
8South Africa flagMzuvukile MagwacaPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezNamibia flagImmanuel Naidjala▲+1
9United States flagRau'shee WarrenArgentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez▲+2Russia flagNikolay Potapov▲+1
10Mexico flagAlejandro HernandezUnited States flagAlexis Santiago▼-1Japan flagYushi Tanaka▲+1
11Thailand flagPanthep MullipoomUnited Kingdom flagRyan Farrag▲+1Ghana flagDuke Micah▲+4
12Thailand flagKittika SithanFrance flagKarim Guerfi▼-2Japan flagGo OnagaNEW
13Mexico flagHanzel MartinezMexico flagIvan MoralesThailand flagSuriyan Sor Rungvisai▼-1
14South Africa flagSiboniso GonyaGuyana flagElton DharryJapan flagTakahiro Yamamoto▼-1
15Mexico flagFernando VargasNEW
Vacant
United Kingdom flagRyan Burnett▼-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 February 2016

IBFMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Omar Andres NarvaezUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Karim GuerfiFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Omar Andres NarvaezFrom #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Ryan FarragFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Karim GuerfiSlipped from #10 to #12
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Alexis SantiagoFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1

WBOMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Yushi TanakaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jetro PabustanOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • GH flag
    Duke MicahUp 4 places to #11
    ▲+4
  • ZA flag
    Lwandile SityathaNow #5 after #8 last month
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Alexis SantiagoUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Suriyan Sor RungvisaiSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Takahiro YamamotoSlipped a spot to #14
    ▼-1
  • IE flag
    Ryan BurnettFrom #14 to #15
    ▼-1