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Bantamweight Boxing Rankings — September 2017

Official Bantamweight rankings for September 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
RankWBASeptember 2017WBCIBFSeptember 2017WBOSeptember 2017
🏆Kazakhstan flagZhanat Zhakiyanov
Super Champion
Not available for September 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 Butler▲+1Dominican Republic flagJuan Carlos Payano
5United Kingdom flagPaul ButlerMexico flagRodrigo Guerrero▼-1Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
6United Kingdom flagLee HaskinsUnited Kingdom flagLee HaskinsJapan flagRyo Akaho
7Nicaragua flagAlexander Espinoza▲+2United Kingdom flagStuart HallColombia flagOscar Negrete
8Thailand flagKittika SithanPhilippines flagMarjohn YapGhana flagDuke Micah
9Japan flagShingo WakeNEWThailand flagSukksaem Kietyongyuth▲+1United Kingdom flagPaul Butler
10Dominican Republic flagDagoberto AgueroJapan flagRyo Akaho▲+2Philippines flagJetro Pabustan
11Colombia flagYeison VargasSouth Africa flagMzuvukile Magwaca▲+2United States flagDaniel Lozano▲+1
12Thailand flagTasana SalapatRussia flagNikolay Potapov▲+2United States flagRau'shee Warren▼-1
13Venezuela flagLorenzo ParraThailand flagPetch KokietgymNEWPhilippines flagMark Anthony Geraldo
14United Kingdom flagStuart HallFrance flagKarim Guerfi▼-3Japan flagTakuma InoueNEW
15Colombia flagOscar Negrete
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 August 2017

WBASeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shingo WakeEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Boonsom YamsiriLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Alexander EspinozaNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    ▲+2

IBFSeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryo AkahoNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Kentaro MasudaOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ryo AkahoNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaClimbed from #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Nikolay PotapovNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Karim GuerfiNow #14 after #11 last month
    ▼-3
  • MX flag
    Rodrigo GuerreroDown one place to #5
    ▼-1

WBOSeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Daniel LozanoClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Rau'shee WarrenSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1