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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings- May 1994

Bantamweight boxing rankings archive for May 1994 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic bantamweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Bantamweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 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 May 1994 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMay 1994
1United States flagOrlando Canizales
2Japan flagYasuei Yakushiji+1
3United States flagJohn Michael Johnson-1
4Colombia flagEliecer Julio
5South Korea flagJung Il Byun
6Puerto Rico flagRafael Del Valle
7Mexico flagVictor Rabanales
8United Kingdom flagNaseem HamedNEW
9Thailand flagDaorung Chuwatana
10United States flagWayne McCullough

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since May 1994

RINGMay 1994 vs April 1994

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Vincenzo BelcastroWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Yasuei YakushijiUp one spot to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    John Michael JohnsonFrom #2 to #3
    -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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