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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 2018

Bantamweight rankings for May 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC May 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2018IBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018RINGMay 2018
🏆Ryan Burnett
Super Champion
Emmanuel RodriguezNEW
Champion
Zolani Tete
Champion
Vacant
🏆Naoya InoueNEW
World Champion
1Reymart Gaballo
Vacant
Juan Carlos Payano+2Zolani Tete
2Jason Moloney+2
Vacant
Daniel Lozano+2Jamie McDonnell
3Liborio SolisJason Moloney+8Jason Moloney+2Ryan Burnett
4Juan Carlos Payano+1Lee Haskins+3Duke Micah+3Emmanuel Rodriguez+4
5Mikhail Avakian+1Kenny Demecillo+7Mzuvukile Magwaca+3Juan Carlos Payano-1
6Jamie McDonnell-6Michael DasmarinasNEWLee Haskins+3Zhanat Zhakiyanov-1
7Yonfrez ParejoPaul Butler-3Hiroaki Teshigawara+3Liborio Solis-1
8Stephon YoungStuart HallTakuma Inoue+3Lee Haskins-1
9Kittika SithanMikhail AloyanNEWJoseph AgbekoNEWNordine OubaaliNEW
10Shingo WakeMzuvukile MagwacaPrince PatelNEWJason MoloneyNEW
11Alexander EspinozaMarjohn Yap-6Omar Andres Narvaez-10
12Gerardo CastilloKarim Guerfi+1Nikolay Potapov+2
13Tasana SalapatSukksaem Kietyongyuth+1Ryo Akaho-7
14Nordine OubaaliZhanat ZhakiyanovNEWAntonio Tostado GarciaNEW
15Lorenzo Parra
Vacant
Zhanat Zhakiyanov

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2018

WBAMay 2018 vs April 2018

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Naoya Inoue(previously Jamie McDonnell)

Biggest risers

  • Jason MoloneyClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Juan Carlos PayanoFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Mikhail AvakianFrom #6 to #5
    +1

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

🏆

There is a new Champion: Emmanuel Rodriguez

Entered the top 10

  • Jason MoloneyClimbed from #11 up to #3
  • Kenny DemecilloPreviously ranked #12
  • Michael DasmarinasNow ranked #6
  • Mikhail AloyanNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Marjohn YapNow ranked #11
  • Rodrigo GuerreroLast ranked #6
  • Ryo AkahoWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Jason MoloneyJumped from #11 to #3
    +8
  • Kenny DemecilloJumped from #12 to #5
    +7
  • Lee HaskinsUp 3 places to #4
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Marjohn YapDown 6 places to #11
    -6
  • Paul ButlerFell from #4 to #7
    -3

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Takuma InoueUp from #11 - now #8
  • Joseph AgbekoNow ranked #9
  • Prince PatelInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Omar Andres NarvaezNow ranked #11
  • Naoya InouePreviously #2, now WBA World Champion
  • Ryo AkahoNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • Duke MicahUp 3 places to #4
    +3
  • Mzuvukile MagwacaJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Lee HaskinsUp 3 places to #6
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Omar Andres NarvaezDown 10 places to #11
    -10
  • Ryo AkahoDropped from #6 to #13
    -7

RINGMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Nordine OubaaliEnters at #9
  • Jason MoloneyNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Paul ButlerOut of the top 10 after being #9
  • Omar Andres NarvaezPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Emmanuel RodriguezImproved from #8 to #4
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Juan Carlos PayanoSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Zhanat ZhakiyanovSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Liborio SolisSlipped a spot to #7
    -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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