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Bantamweight boxing rankings- May 1968

Bantamweight boxing rankings archive for May 1968 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 1968 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMay 1968
🏆Australia flagLionel RoseNEW
Champion
1United States flagJesus Pimentel
2Japan flagFighting Harada-2
3Japan flagTakao Sakurai
4Philippines flagRollie Penaroya+1
5Colombia flagBernardo Caraballo-1
6Japan flagEigo Takagi
7Italy flagSalvatore Burruni
8Ecuador flagAngel Sanchez
9Italy flagFranco Zurlo
10United Kingdom flagAlan Rudkin

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived May 1968.

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Month-over-month changes since May 1968

RINGMay 1968 vs April 1968

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There is a new Champion: Australia flagLionel Rose(previously Japan flagFighting Harada)

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Rollie PenaroyaUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Bernardo CaraballoFrom #4 to #5
    -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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