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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2017

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFMay 2017WBOMay 2017
🏆Kazakhstan flagZhanat Zhakiyanov
Super Champion
Not available for May 2017
United Kingdom flagLee Haskins
Champion
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Venezuela flagYonfrez Parejo
Vacant
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
2Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
Vacant
Russia flagNikolay Potapov
3Venezuela flagLiborio Solis▲+1Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezMexico flagLuis Nery
4United States flagStephon Young▲+1Mexico flagRodrigo GuerreroNamibia flagSiboniso Gonya
5United Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+3United Kingdom flagPaul ButlerMexico flagJose Cayetano
6United Kingdom flagLee HaskinsNEWNow ChampionFrance flagKarim GuerfiPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
7Thailand flagBoonsom YamsiriUnited Kingdom flagStuart HallUnited States flagAntonio Nieves
8Thailand flagKittika Sithan▲+1Philippines flagMarjohn YapGhana flagDuke Micah
9Russia flagNikolay Potapov▲+1Japan flagKentaro MasudaDominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
10Australia flagAndrew Moloney▲+1United Kingdom flagRyan Burnett▲+2Japan flagShohei OmoriNEW
11Nicaragua flagAlexander Espinoza▲+2Thailand flagSukksaem Kietyongyuth▲+2United Kingdom flagPaul Butler
12Dominican Republic flagDagoberto Aguero▲+3Mexico flagLuis Nery▲+2Japan flagTakuma Inoue▼-2
13Colombia flagYeison VargasNEWJapan flagRyo AkahoNEWPhilippines flagMark Anthony Geraldo
14Venezuela flagLorenzo ParraSouth Africa flagMzuvukile MagwacaNEWUnited States flagRau'shee Warren
15Philippines flagReymart GaballoNEW
Vacant
Philippines flagReymart Gaballo

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 2017

WBAMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsNow in the top 10 at #6
  • AU flag
    Andrew MoloneyUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Rau'shee WarrenMoved down to Super Flyweight
  • MX flag
    Luis NeryPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerNow #5 after #8 last month
    ▲+3
  • DO flag
    Dagoberto AgueroUp 3 places to #12
    ▲+3
  • NI flag
    Alexander EspinozaClimbed from #13 to #11
    ▲+2

IBFMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • IE flag
    Ryan BurnettJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • IE flag
    Ryan BurnettUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2
  • TH flag
    Sukksaem KietyongyuthFrom #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Luis NeryFrom #14 to #12
    ▲+2

WBOMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shohei OmoriNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueNow ranked #12

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueFrom #10 to #12
    ▼-2