Bantamweight Rankings Archive | September 1931

Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in September 1931.

Rank	RINGSeptember 1931
	Al BrownNEW World Champion
1	Pete Sanstol+1
2	Newsboy Brown+1
3	Archie Bell+1
4	Vidal Gregario+1
5	Eugene Huat+1
6	Emile PladnerNEW
7	Cris Pineda
8	Ross Fields+2
9	Mose Butch
10	Art GirouxNEW

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September 1931 archive

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RINGSeptember 1931 vs August 1931

There is a new Champion: Al Brown

Became champion: 25 August 1931

Won the title by defeating Pete Sanstol.

First shown in September 1931 rankingsView source

Entered the top 10

Emile PladnerInto the top 10 at #6
Art GirouxEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

Willie DaviesWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

Ross FieldsFrom #10 to #8
+2
Pete SanstolClimbed a place to #1
+1
Newsboy BrownClimbed a place to #2
+1

WBA Bantamweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in January 1921, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.

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WBA Bantamweight - Super Champion

Jesse Rodriguez

13 June 2026Current

Became champion: 13 June 2026

Won the WBA bantamweight title by stopping Antonio Vargas in the sixth round in Arizona after moving up from super flyweight.

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Naoya Inoue

18 May 2019January 2023

Became champion: 18 May 2019

Won the title by defeating Emmanuel Rodríguez.

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Nonito Donaire

3 November 201818 May 2019

196 days

Became champion: 3 November 2018

Won the title by defeating Ryan Burnett.

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Ryan Burnett

21 October 20173 November 2018

378 days

Became champion: 21 October 2017

Won the title by defeating Zhanat Zhakiyanov.

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Zhanat Zhakiyanov

10 February 201721 October 2017

253 days

Became champion: 10 February 2017

Won the title by defeating Rau'shee Warren.

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Rau'shee Warren

18 June 201610 February 2017

237 days

Became champion: 18 June 2016

Won the title by majority decision over Juan Carlos Payano at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.

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Juan Carlos Payano

26 September 201418 June 2016

631 days

Became champion: 26 September 2014

Won the title by defeating Anselmo Moreno.

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Anselmo Moreno

October 201026 September 2014

The original October-labelled WBA ratings, covering movements through 16 November 2010, already list Moreno as Super Champion. The WBA’s 26 November convention report nevertheless describes a promotion request. The source conflict remains unresolved; neither the October label nor the convention publication establishes the designation day.

First shown in October 2010 rankingsView source

WBA Bantamweight - World Champion

Riku Masuda

20 July 2026Current

Became champion: 20 July 2026

Won the WBA title by defeating Daigo Higa by split decision at the Kokugikan in Tokyo.

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Antonio Vargas

31 May 202620 July 2026

50 days

Became champion: 31 May 2026

Was reinstated as WBA world champion after Seiya Tsutsumi was designated champion in recess because of his medical condition.

First shown in May 2026 rankingsView source

Seiya Tsutsumi

November 202531 May 2026

Was confirmed as reinstated WBA world champion at the 6 November 2025 press conference announcing the Donaire bout, after Antonio Vargas entered recess. This establishes confirmation by 6 November, not the exact reinstatement decision day.

First shown in November 2025 rankingsView source

Antonio Vargas

17 May 2025October 2025

Became champion: 17 May 2025

Promoted from Interim Champion after Seiya Tsutsumi was named Champion in Recess because of a medical condition.

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