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RING Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - April 1980

RING Bantamweight rankings for April 1980. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankRINGApril 1980
🏆Panama flagJorge Lujan
Champion
1Mexico flagLupe Pintor
2United States flagAlberto Davila
3United States flagJeff Chandler+2
4Mexico flagRoberto Rubaldino
5Mexico flagCarlos Zarate-2
6Puerto Rico flagJulian Solis+3
7United States flagOscar Muniz
8United States flagAlberto Sandoval
9United Kingdom flagJohnny Owen+1
10Japan flagHatani OhbaNEW

Source: RING

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 March 1980

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hatani OhbaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Leo RandolphMoved up to Super Bantamweight

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Julian SolisImproved from #9 to #6
    +3
  • US flag
    Jeff ChandlerUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • GB flag
    Johnny OwenFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Carlos ZarateNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    -2

RING Bantamweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest RING monthly rankings (January 1980).

RING Bantamweight — Champion

Japan flagJunto Nakatani
July 2025 — September 2025
3 months
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
May 2019 — June 2023
4 years 2 months
Japan flagShinsuke Yamanaka
October 2017 — March 2018
6 months
Mexico flagLuis Nery
August 2017 — October 2017
3 months
Japan flagShinsuke Yamanaka
October 2016 — August 2017
11 months
Venezuela flagBernardo Pinango
May 1986 — March 1987
11 months
United States flagGaby Canizales
February 1986 — May 1986
4 months
United States flagRichard Sandoval
March 1984 — February 1986
2 years
United States flagJeff Chandler
November 1980 — March 1984
3 years 5 months
Puerto Rico flagJulian Solis
August 1980 — November 1980
4 months
Panama flagJorge Lujan
January 1980 — August 1980
8 months