Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

IBF Bantamweight Boxing Rankings

Latest official Bantamweight rankings from the IBF.

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 with the IBF.

Division
Period
Org
RankIBFApril 2026
🏆Mexico flagJose Salas Reyes
Champion

1
Vacant
2
Vacant
3Philippines flagKenneth Llover
4Japan flagTenshin Nasukawa▲+3
5Japan flagRiku Masuda▼-1
6United States flagMichael Angeletti▼-1
7Australia flagJason Moloney▲+2
8Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezNEW
9Philippines flagReymart Gaballo▼-1
10Mexico flagDavid Cuellar Contreras
11United Kingdom flagAndrew Cain▲+1
12South Africa flagLandile Ngxeke▲+1
13United States flagDominique Crowder▲+1
14Mexico flagJose Miguel CalderonNEW
15China flagRex Tso

Source: IBF

Report an error

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.

Keep exploring

📊All organizations

Compare WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO in Bantamweight.

🏆World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

📈Ranking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

📆Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

🔤Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

🥊Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

🏛️Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

🔍Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since March 2026

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan Francisco EstradaOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Tenshin NasukawaImproved from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyUp to #7 from #9
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Andrew CainClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Riku MasudaDown one place to #5
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Michael AngelettiFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Reymart GaballoDown one place to #9
    ▼-1

IBF Bantamweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest IBF monthly rankings (December 2005).

IBF Bantamweight — Champion

Mexico flagJose Salas Reyes
December 2025 — Current
5 months
Japan flagJunto Nakatani
May 2025 — September 2025
5 months
Japan flagRyosuke Nishida
May 2024 — May 2025
1 year 1 month
Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
August 2023 — May 2024
10 months
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
May 2019 — January 2023
3 years 9 months
Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel Rodriguez
May 2018 — May 2019
1 year 1 month
Ireland flagRyan Burnett
June 2017 — February 2018
9 months
United Kingdom flagLee Haskins
November 2015 — June 2017
1 year 8 months
United States flagRandy Caballero
December 2014 — November 2015
1 year
United Kingdom flagStuart Hall
December 2013 — June 2014
7 months
United Kingdom flagJamie McDonnell
May 2013 — October 2013
6 months
Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
May 2012 — February 2013
10 months
Mexico flagAbner Mares
August 2011 — February 2012
7 months
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko
December 2010 — August 2011
9 months
Colombia flagYonnhy Perez
November 2009 — December 2010
1 year 2 months
Ghana flagJoseph Agbeko
October 2007 — November 2009
2 years 2 months
Mexico flagRafael Marquez
December 2005 — April 2007
1 year 5 months