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Bantamweight boxing rankings- May 1967

Bantamweight boxing rankings archive for May 1967 across organizations. This page is the combined bantamweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Bantamweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC May 1967 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMay 1967
🏆Japan flagFighting Harada
Champion
1United States flagJesus Pimentel
2Spain flagMimoun Ben Ali
3United Kingdom flagAlan Rudkin
4Colombia flagBernardo Caraballo
5Mexico flagJoe Medel
6Australia flagLionel Rose
7France flagKamara Diop+1
8Japan flagYoshio Nakane-1
9Japan flagKatsuo Saito
10Japan flagTakao SakuraiNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived May 1967.

Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.

Month-over-month changes since May 1967

RINGMay 1967 vs April 1967

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Takao SakuraiEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • BR flag
    Valdomiro PintoOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Kamara DiopClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Yoshio NakaneFrom #7 to #8
    -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.

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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