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Bantamweight boxing rankings- October 1946

Bantamweight boxing rankings archive for October 1946 across organizations. This page is the combined bantamweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Bantamweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in October 1946.
RankRINGOctober 1946
🏆United States flagManuel Ortiz
Champion
1United States flagDavid Kui Kong Young
2United States flagTony Olivera+3
3United States flagCliff Anderson-1
4France flagTheo Medina-1
5Mexico flagLuis Castillo-1
6United Kingdom flagBunty Doran
7United Kingdom flagPeter Kane+1
8United States flagBenny Goldberg-1
9United States flagJackie Jurich
10United Kingdom flagStan Rowan

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived October 1946.

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Month-over-month changes since October 1946

RINGOctober 1946 vs September 1946

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tony OliveraJumped from #5 to #2
    +3
  • GB flag
    Peter KaneFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Cliff AndersonDown one place to #3
    -1
  • FR flag
    Theo MedinaFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • MX flag
    Luis CastilloFrom #4 to #5
    -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.

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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.

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The Bantamweight division has been home to many legendary fighters throughout boxing history. The division is known for producing exciting, fast-paced fights.

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