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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 1929

Bantamweight rankings for May 1929. 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 May 1929.
RankRINGMay 1929
1Bushy Graham
2Al Brown+2
3Teddy Baldock+2
4Kid Francis+2
5Emile PladnerNEW
6Vidal GregarioNEW
7Tommy Paul
8Pete Sanstol+2
9Archie Bell-1
10Joe Scalfaro-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 1929

RINGMay 1929 vs April 1929

Entered the top 10

  • Emile PladnerInto the top 10 at #5
  • Vidal GregarioInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kid ChocolateMoved up to Featherweight
  • Fidel La BarbaMoved up to Featherweight

Biggest risers

  • Al BrownClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Teddy BaldockFrom #5 to #3
    +2
  • Kid FrancisFrom #6 to #4
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Archie BellFrom #8 to #9
    -1
  • Joe ScalfaroDown one place to #10
    -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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