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RING Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - May 2023

Official Bantamweight rankings for May 2023 from the RING.

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 with the RING.

Division
Period
Org
RankRINGMay 2023
🏆Japan flagNaoya Inoue
Champion

1Puerto Rico flagEmmanuel RodriguezNEW
2Australia flagJason Moloney▼-1
3Philippines flagNonito DonaireNEW
4Philippines flagVincent Astrolabio▲+2
5United States flagGary Antonio Russell▼-1
6Mexico flagAlejandro Santiago▲+2
7United Kingdom flagPaul Butler
8Japan flagTakuma InoueNEW
9Japan flagRyosuke Nishida▲+1
10Japan flagKeita Kurihara▼-1

Source: RING

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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 September 2022

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezNow ranked #1
  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireNow ranked #3
  • JP flag
    Takuma InoueInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Nonfto DonairePreviously held #2
  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodríguezPreviously held #3
  • GB flag
    Lee McGregorLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Vincent AstrolabioClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Alejandro SantiagoClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Ryosuke NishidaUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneySlipped a spot to #2
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Gary Antonio RussellFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Keita KuriharaFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1

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 (July 2022).

RING Bantamweight — Champion

Japan flagJunto Nakatani
July 2025 — September 2025
3 months
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
July 2022 — June 2023
1 year