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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2016

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2016.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2016WBCIBFMay 2016WBOMay 2016
🏆Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
Super Champion
Not available for May 2016
United Kingdom flagLee Haskins
Champion
Thailand flagPungluang Sor Singyu
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagZhanat ZhakiyanovUnited Kingdom flagStuart HallPhilippines flagMarlon Tapales
2Venezuela flagLiborio Solis
Vacant
United States flagAlexis Santiago▲+1
3Japan flagTomoki KamedaJapan flagTakahiro YamamotoMexico flagAlejandro Hernandez▲+1
4Thailand flagBoonsom YamsiriPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezSaudi Arabia flagLwandile Sityatha▲+1
5Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezArgentina flagOmar Andres NarvaezNamibia flagImmanuel Naidjala▲+1
6Panama flagRoberto VazquezMexico flagRodrigo GuerreroPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▲+1
7Venezuela flagYonfrez ParejoPanama flagAnselmo MorenoRussia flagNikolay Potapov▲+1
8Mexico flagLuis NeryUnited States flagAlexis SantiagoMexico flagLuis NeryNEW
9South Africa flagMzuvukile MagwacaUnited Kingdom flagRyan FarragPanama flagAnselmo MorenoNEW
10Mexico flagAlejandro HernandezFrance flagKarim GuerfiUnited Kingdom flagStuart Hall
11Thailand flagPanthep MullipoomSouth Africa flagZolani TeteGhana flagDuke Micah
12United States flagRau'shee WarrenThailand flagSaenganan SithsaithongIreland flagTJ DohenyNEW
13Thailand flagKittika SithanRussia flagNikolay Potapov▲+2Japan flagGo Onaga▼-1
14Russia flagNikolay PotapovNEWGuyana flagElton DharryJapan flagTakahiro Yamamoto
15South Africa flagSiboniso GonyaPhilippines flagArthur VillanuevaNEWUnited Kingdom flagRyan Burnett

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since April 2016

IBFMay 2016 vs April 2016

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2

WBOMay 2016 vs April 2016

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Alexis SantiagoFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Alejandro HernandezClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Lwandile SityathaFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Go OnagaSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1