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Bantamweight boxing rankings- May 1985

Bantamweight boxing rankings archive for May 1985 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.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBO did not exist. The WBA, WBC and IBF May 1985 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMay 1985
🏆United States flagRichard Sandoval
Champion
1Japan flagJiro Watanabe+1
2Mexico flagDaniel ZaragozaNEW
3United States flagGaby Canizales
4Venezuela flagRafael Orono
5United States flagFreddie Jackson
6Thailand flagKhaosai Galaxy
7United States flagJerome Coffee+1
8Colombia flagMiguel Lora+1
9United States flagJames Pipps+1
10Chile flagCardenio UlloaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since May 1985

RINGMay 1985 vs April 1985

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Daniel ZaragozaNow ranked #2
  • CL flag
    Cardenio UlloaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Greg RichardsonMoved up to Super Bantamweight
  • US flag
    Albert DavilaWas #1 last month

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Jiro WatanabeClimbed a place to #1
    +1
  • US flag
    Jerome CoffeeClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • CO flag
    Miguel LoraClimbed a place 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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