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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - October 2018

Bantamweight rankings for October 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC October 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2018IBFOctober 2018WBOOctober 2018RINGOctober 2018
🏆Ryan Burnett
Super Champion
Emmanuel Rodriguez
Champion
Zolani Tete
Champion
Vacant
🏆Naoya Inoue
World Champion
1Reymart Gaballo
Vacant
Duke MicahNaoya Inoue+1
2Liborio Solis+1
Vacant
Ricardo Espinoza FrancoZolani Tete-1
3Jason Moloney-1Kenny Demecillo+2Hiroaki TeshigawaraRyan Burnett
4Shingo Wake+3Michael Dasmarinas+2Takuma InoueEmmanuel Rodriguez
5Nonito Donaire+1Paul Butler+2Joseph AgbekoLuis NeryNEW
6Stephon Young+4Ryo Akaho+2Prince Patel+1Liborio Solis+1
7Melving LopezNEWJoshua Greer Jr+2Ryo Akaho+2Lee Haskins+1
8Jamie McDonnellSukksaem Kietyongyuth+2Nordine Oubaali+2Jason Moloney+1
9Yonfrez ParejoRicardo Espinoza Franco+2Rau'shee Warren+2Nordine Oubaali+1
10Alexander Espinoza+1Jason Moloney-7Nikolay Potapov+2Takuma InoueNEW
11Juan Carlos Payano-7Georges OryNEWCarl Jammes Martin+2
12Tenta KiyoseKarim GuerfiMax Ornelas+2
13Leosdan NunezPrince PatelReymart GaballoNEW
14Lorenzo Parra+1Nikolay PotapovNEWMzuvukile Magwaca-6
15Tasana SalapatNEWTenta KiyoseNEWLee Haskins

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2018

WBAOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Melving LopezInto the top 10 at #7
  • Alexander EspinozaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan Carlos PayanoDropped to #11
  • Mikhail AvakianLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • Stephon YoungImproved from #10 to #6
    +4
  • Shingo WakeJumped from #7 to #4
    +3
  • Liborio SolisClimbed a place to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Juan Carlos PayanoFell from #4 to #11
    -7
  • Jason MoloneyDown one place to #3
    -1

IBFOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Ricardo Espinoza FrancoClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lee HaskinsOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Kenny DemecilloFrom #5 to #3
    +2
  • Michael DasmarinasUp to #4 from #6
    +2
  • Paul ButlerNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Jason MoloneyDropped from #3 to #10
    -7

WBOOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Rau'shee WarrenClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • Nikolay PotapovJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mikhail AloyanLast ranked #6
  • Mzuvukile MagwacaDown to #14

Biggest risers

  • Ryo AkahoNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Nordine OubaaliClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2
  • Rau'shee WarrenNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Mzuvukile MagwacaNow #14 after being #8 last month
    -6

RINGOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Luis NeryNow in the top 10 at #5
  • Takuma InoueEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan Carlos PayanoLast ranked #5
  • Zhanat ZhakiyanovWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • Naoya InoueClimbed a place to #1
    +1
  • Liborio SolisFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Lee HaskinsUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Zolani TeteDown one place to #2
    -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.

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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