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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — May 2022

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFMay 2022WBOMay 2022
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Super Champion
Not available for May 2022
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Champion
United Kingdom flagPaul Butler
Champion

1United States flagRau'shee Warren
Vacant
Philippines flagJohn Riel Casimero
2United States flagGary Antonio Russell
Vacant
United States flagRau'shee Warren
3Venezuela flagLiborio SolisRussia flagNikolay PotapovAustralia flagJason Moloney
4Nicaragua flagMelving LopezUnited States flagGary Antonio Russell▲+1United Kingdom flagCharlie Edwards▲+1
5United States flagRamon CardenasAustralia flagJason Moloney▲+7United States flagSaul Sanchez▲+1
6Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezNEWPhilippines flagVincent Astrolabio▲+1
7Ghana flagManyo PlangePhilippines flagVincent Astrolabio▲+1Nicaragua flagMelving Lopez▲+3
8United States flagSaul SanchezNicaragua flagMelving Lopez▲+1United Kingdom flagLee McGregor▲+3
9Australia flagJason MoloneyJapan flagRyosuke Nishida▲+1Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezNEW
10Dominican Republic flagVictor Santillan▲+1Mexico flagChristian Medina Jimenez▲+1Mexico flagIsrael Gonzalez▲+5
11Thailand flagAran Dipaen▲+1Philippines flagAston Palicte▼-5Philippines flagJonas Sultan▼-7
12Japan flagSho IshidaNEWJapan flagKeita Kurihara▲+1Japan flagKeita Kurihara
13United States flagLawrence NewtonNEWJapan flagKyosuke Sawada▲+1Japan flagRyosuke Nishida
14Puerto Rico flagCarlos CaraballoVenezuela flagMichell BanquezNEWPhilippines flagAston Palicte
15Mexico flagAlexandro SantiagoPuerto Rico flagAntonio NievesNEWRussia flagNikolay Potapov▼-6

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 2022

WBAMay 2022 vs April 2022

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Victor SantillanClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Elie KonkiOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Victor SantillanClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Aran DipaenFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

IBFMay 2022 vs April 2022

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyPreviously ranked #12
  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezEnters at #6
  • MX flag
    Christian Medina JimenezUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueWas #4 last month
  • PH flag
    Aston PalicteNow ranked #11
  • GH flag
    Prince DzanieWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyJumped from #12 to #5
    ▲+7
  • US flag
    Gary Antonio RussellFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Vincent AstrolabioUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Aston PalicteNow #11 after #6 last month
    ▼-5

WBOMay 2022 vs April 2022

🏆

There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagPaul Butler(previously Philippines flagJohn Riel Casimero)

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lee McGregorUp from #11 - now #8
  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezEnters at #9
  • MX flag
    Israel GonzalezPreviously ranked #15

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • PH flag
    Jonas SultanJust outside at #11
  • ZA flag
    Zolani TeteOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Israel GonzalezNow #10 after #15 last month
    ▲+5
  • NI flag
    Melving LopezJumped from #10 to #7
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Lee McGregorImproved from #11 to #8
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Jonas SultanNow #11 after #4 last month
    ▼-7
  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovNow #15 after #9 last month
    ▼-6