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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — October 2017

Official Bantamweight rankings for October 2017.

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
RankWBAOctober 2017WBCIBFOctober 2017WBOOctober 2017
🏆Ireland flagRyan Burnett
Super Champion
Not available for October 2017
Ireland flagRyan Burnett
Champion
South Africa flagZolani Tete
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
World Champion

1Venezuela flagYonfrez Parejo
Vacant
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
2Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
Vacant
Russia flagNikolay Potapov
3Venezuela flagLiborio SolisPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezNamibia flagSiboniso Gonya
4United States flagStephon YoungUnited Kingdom flagPaul ButlerDominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
5Kazakhstan flagZhanat ZhakiyanovMexico flagRodrigo GuerreroPuerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
6United Kingdom flagPaul Butler▼-1United Kingdom flagLee HaskinsJapan flagRyo Akaho
7United Kingdom flagLee Haskins▼-1United Kingdom flagStuart HallColombia flagOscar Negrete
8Nicaragua flagAlexander Espinoza▼-1Philippines flagMarjohn YapUnited Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+1
9Australia flagJason MoloneyNEWThailand flagSukksaem KietyongyuthGhana flagDuke Micah▼-1
10Thailand flagKittika Sithan▼-2Japan flagRyo AkahoPhilippines flagJetro Pabustan
11Japan flagShingo Wake▼-2South Africa flagMzuvukile MagwacaUnited States flagDaniel Lozano
12Dominican Republic flagDagoberto Aguero▼-2Russia flagNikolay PotapovUnited States flagRau'shee Warren
13Colombia flagYeison Vargas▼-2Thailand flagPetch KokietgymPhilippines flagMark Anthony Geraldo
14Thailand flagTasana Salapat▼-2France flagKarim GuerfiJapan flagTakuma Inoue
15Venezuela flagLorenzo Parra▼-2
Vacant
United States flagStephon Young

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 September 2017

WBAOctober 2017 vs September 2017

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Ireland flagRyan Burnett(previously Kazakhstan flagZhanat Zhakiyanov)

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shingo WakeJust outside at #11
  • DO flag
    Dagoberto AgueroNow ranked #12

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Kittika SithanNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    ▼-2
  • JP flag
    Shingo WakeDown to #11 from #9
    ▼-2
  • DO flag
    Dagoberto AgueroFrom #10 to #12
    ▼-2

WBOOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GH flag
    Duke MicahFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1