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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 2016

Bantamweight rankings for May 2016. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING May 2016 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2016IBFMay 2016WBOMay 2016
🏆Juan Carlos Payano
Super Champion
Lee Haskins
Champion
Pungluang Sor Singyu
Champion
🏆Jamie McDonnell
World Champion
1Zhanat ZhakiyanovStuart HallMarlon Tapales
2Liborio Solis
Vacant
Alexis Santiago+1
3Tomoki KamedaTakahiro YamamotoAlejandro Hernandez+1
4Boonsom YamsiriEmmanuel RodriguezLwandile Sityatha+1
5Emmanuel RodriguezOmar Andres NarvaezImmanuel Naidjala+1
6Roberto VazquezRodrigo GuerreroEmmanuel Rodriguez+1
7Yonfrez ParejoAnselmo MorenoNikolay Potapov+1
8Luis NeryAlexis SantiagoLuis NeryNEW
9Mzuvukile MagwacaRyan FarragAnselmo MorenoNEW
10Alejandro HernandezKarim GuerfiStuart Hall
11Panthep MullipoomZolani TeteDuke Micah
12Rau'shee WarrenSaenganan SithsaithongTJ DohenyNEW
13Kittika SithanNikolay Potapov+2Go Onaga-1
14Nikolay PotapovNEWElton DharryTakahiro Yamamoto
15Siboniso GonyaArthur VillanuevaNEWRyan Burnett

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2016

IBFMay 2016 vs April 2016

Biggest risers

  • Nikolay PotapovFrom #15 to #13
    +2

WBOMay 2016 vs April 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Luis NeryNow in the top 10 at #8
  • Anselmo MorenoInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ryo MatsumotoWas #2 last month
  • Yushi TanakaPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Alexis SantiagoFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Alejandro HernandezClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Lwandile SityathaFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Go OnagaSlipped a spot to #13
    -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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