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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — March 2021

Official Bantamweight rankings for March 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFMarch 2021WBOMarch 2021
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Super Champion
Not available for March 2021
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Champion
Philippines flagJohn Riel Casimero
Champion
🏆Cuba flagGuillermo Rigondeaux
World Champion

1United States flagGary Antonio RussellPhilippines flagMichael DasmarinasGhana flagJoseph Agbeko
2Ghana flagManyo Plange
Vacant
Philippines flagMike Plania
3United States flagRau'shee WarrenUnited Kingdom flagLee McGregor▲+1United Kingdom flagPaul Butler
4Nicaragua flagMelving Lopez▲+3United Kingdom flagPaul Butler▼-1Russia flagNikolay Potapov
5Thailand flagTasana Salapat▼-1United States flagJoshua Greer JrUnited States flagJoshua Greer Jr
6Japan flagDaigo Higa▼-1Russia flagNikolay PotapovJapan flagTakuma Inoue
7Venezuela flagLiborio Solis▼-1Thailand flagAran DipaenNEWJapan flagDaigo Higa
8Philippines flagMichael DasmarinasNEWJapan flagTakuma Inoue▲+1Philippines flagVincent Astrolabio
9Australia flagJason MoloneyUnited States flagGary Antonio Russell▲+1Philippines flagAston Palicte
10United States flagSaul SanchezNEWAustralia flagJason Moloney▲+1Chile flagJose Velasquez
11Dominican Republic flagVictor SantillanNEWPhilippines flagAston Palicte▲+1Nicaragua flagMelving Lopez
12Mexico flagRicardo Espinoza FrancoJapan flagDaigo Higa▲+1Philippines flagMichael Dasmarinas
13China flagJun ZhaoUnited States flagRau'shee WarrenNEWSouth Africa flagZolani Tete
14France flagElie KonkiJapan flagKeita KuriharaNEWUnited Kingdom flagAndrew Selby
15Venezuela flagYoel FinolNicaragua flagMelving LopezNEWColombia flagOscar Negrete

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 2021

WBAMarch 2021 vs February 2021

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Michael DasmarinasInto the top 10 at #8
  • US flag
    Saul SanchezNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Leosdan NunezWas #8 last month
  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Melving LopezJumped from #7 to #4
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Tasana SalapatSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Daigo HigaDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • VE flag
    Liborio SolisSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1

IBFMarch 2021 vs February 2021

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Aran DipaenNow ranked #7
  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Sukksaem KietyongyuthOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • FR flag
    Karim GuerfiOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Lee McGregorUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Gary Antonio RussellUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1