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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 2023

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2023.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2023WBCIBFMay 2023WBOMay 2023RING
🏆Japan flagTakuma Inoue
World Champion
Not available for May 2023
Vacant
Not available for May 2023

1
Vacant
Vacant
Australia flagJason Moloney
2Nicaragua flagMelving LopezPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezPhilippines flagVincent Astrolabio
3Japan flagSho IshidaNicaragua flagMelving LopezPhilippines flagReymart Gaballo▲+1
4Dominican Republic flagVictor SantillanPhilippines flagReymart GaballoUnited States flagGary Antonio RussellNEW
5United Kingdom flagKhalid YafaiJapan flagRyosuke NishidaUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+1
6United States flagAntonio VargasMexico flagChristian Medina Jimenez▲+1Mexico flagChristian Medina Jimenez▲+1
7Venezuela flagLiborio SolisJapan flagKeita Kurihara▲+2Dominican Republic flagVictor Santillan▲+1
8Philippines flagJerwin AncajasJapan flagSho Ishida▲+4Japan flagRyosuke Nishida▲+1
9United States flagEros CorreaPhilippines flagJerwin Ancajas▼-1United States flagDylan Price▲+3
10United States flagChristian CartoJapan flagSeiya TsutsumiUnited States flagRamon Cardenas
11Japan flagDaigo Higa▲+1United States flagDylan PricePuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez▼-8
12Thailand flagYuttapong Tongdee▲+1Thailand flagAran DipaenNEWJapan flagSho Ishida▲+1
13Ghana flagPrince Dzanie▲+1Argentina flagKevin MunozUnited States flagChristian Carto▲+1
14Venezuela flagCarlos MujicaNEWMexico flagAlexandro SantiagoJapan flagDaigo Higa▲+1
15United Kingdom flagPaul ButlerUnited States flagEros CorreaUnited States flagAntonio VargasNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2023

WBAMay 2023 vs April 2023

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Daigo HigaFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Yuttapong TongdeeClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1
  • GH flag
    Prince DzanieUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

IBFMay 2023 vs April 2023

🏆

The title is now vacant

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Sho IshidaJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Gary Antonio RussellLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Sho IshidaNow #8 after being #12 last month
    ▲+4
  • JP flag
    Keita KuriharaClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Christian Medina JimenezUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Jerwin AncajasDown one place to #9
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Gary Antonio RussellNow ranked #4
  • US flag
    Dylan PriceJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezDropped to #11
  • NI flag
    Melving LopezPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Dylan PriceJumped from #12 to #9
    ▲+3
  • PH flag
    Reymart GaballoFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1