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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2018

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018
🏆Ireland flagRyan Burnett
Super Champion
Not available for May 2018
Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
Champion
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
World Champion

1Philippines flagReymart Gaballo
Vacant
Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano▲+2
2Australia flagJason Moloney▲+2
Vacant
United States flagDaniel Lozano▲+2
3Venezuela flagLiborio SolisAustralia flagJason Moloney▲+8Australia flagJason Moloney▲+2
4Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano▲+1United Kingdom flagLee Haskins▲+3Ghana flagDuke Micah▲+3
5Russia flagMikhail Avakian▲+1Philippines flagKenny Demecillo▲+7Saudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca▲+3
6United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnellPhilippines flagMichael DasmarinasNEWUnited Kingdom flagLee Haskins▲+3
7Venezuela flagYonfrez ParejoUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler▼-3Japan flagHiroaki Teshigawara▲+3
8United States flagStephon YoungUnited Kingdom flagStuart HallJapan flagTakuma Inoue▲+3
9Thailand flagKittika SithanArmenia flagMikhail AloyanNEWGhana flagJoseph AgbekoNEW
10Japan flagShingo WakeSouth Africa flagMzuvukile MagwacaUnited Kingdom flagPrince PatelNEW
11Nicaragua flagAlexander EspinozaPhilippines flagMarjohn Yap▼-6Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez▼-10
12Mexico flagGerardo CastilloFrance flagKarim Guerfi▲+1Russia flagNikolay Potapov▲+2
13Thailand flagTasana SalapatThailand flagSukksaem Kietyongyuth▲+1Japan flagRyo Akaho▼-7
14France flagNordine OubaaliKazakhstan flagZhanat ZhakiyanovNEWMexico flagAntonio Tostado GarciaNEW
15Venezuela flagLorenzo Parra
Vacant
Kazakhstan flagZhanat Zhakiyanov

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 2018

WBAMay 2018 vs April 2018

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Japan flagNaoya Inoue(previously United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Naoya InouePreviously held #2

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyClimbed from #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • DO flag
    Juan Carlos PayanoFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Mikhail AvakianFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

🏆

There is a new Champion: Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezLast ranked #3
  • PH flag
    Marjohn YapJust outside at #11
  • MX flag
    Rodrigo GuerreroLast ranked #6
  • JP flag
    Ryo AkahoLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyJumped from #11 to #3
    ▲+8
  • PH flag
    Kenny DemecilloJumped from #12 to #5
    ▲+7
  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsUp 3 places to #4
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Marjohn YapDown 6 places to #11
    ▼-6
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerFell from #4 to #7
    ▼-3

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Omar Andres NarvaezNow ranked #11
  • JP flag
    Naoya InoueOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • JP flag
    Ryo AkahoNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • GH flag
    Duke MicahUp 3 places to #4
    ▲+3
  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Lee HaskinsUp 3 places to #6
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

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