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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2021

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFMay 2021WBOMay 2021
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Super Champion
Not available for May 2021
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Champion
Philippines flagJohn Riel Casimero
Champion
🏆Cuba flagGuillermo Rigondeaux
World Champion

1United States flagGary Antonio RussellPhilippines flagMichael DasmarinasGhana flagJoseph Agbeko
2Ghana flagManyo Plange
Vacant
United Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+1
3United States flagRau'shee WarrenUnited Kingdom flagLee McGregorRussia flagNikolay Potapov▲+1
4Nicaragua flagMelving LopezUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerUnited States flagJoshua Greer Jr▲+1
5Thailand flagTasana SalapatUnited States flagJoshua Greer JrJapan flagTakuma Inoue▲+1
6Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezThailand flagAran DipaenCuba flagGuillermo RigondeauxNEWNow Champion
7Venezuela flagLiborio SolisRussia flagNikolay PotapovPhilippines flagVincent Astrolabio▲+1
8Philippines flagMichael DasmarinasJapan flagTakuma InouePhilippines flagAston Palicte▲+1
9Australia flagJason MoloneyUnited States flagGary Antonio RussellNicaragua flagMelving Lopez▲+1
10United States flagSaul SanchezAustralia flagJason MoloneyMexico flagIsrael Gonzalez▲+1
11Dominican Republic flagVictor SantillanPhilippines flagAston PalicteUnited Kingdom flagLee McGregor▲+1
12Mexico flagRicardo Espinoza FrancoJapan flagDaigo HigaChile flagJose Velasquez▲+1
13China flagJun ZhaoUnited States flagRau'shee WarrenUnited States flagSaul Sanchez▲+1
14France flagElie KonkiJapan flagKeita KuriharaPuerto Rico flagCarlos Caraballo▲+1
15Venezuela flagYoel FinolNicaragua flagMelving LopezJapan flagSho IshidaNEW

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 2021

WBOMay 2021 vs April 2021

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Guillermo RigondeauxEnters at #6
  • MX flag
    Israel GonzalezPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Mike PlaniaWas #2 last month
  • JP flag
    Daigo HigaPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Joshua Greer JrClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1