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WBC Bantamweight Boxing Rankings - February 2023

Official Bantamweight rankings for February 2023 from the WBC.

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 WBC.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBCFebruary 2023
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Vacant

1Philippines flagNonito Donaire▲+1
2Thailand flagNawaphon Sor Rungvisai▲+1
3Philippines flagReymart Gaballo▲+1
4Mexico flagAlexandro Santiago▲+2
5Philippines flagVincent Astrolabio▲+2
6Thailand flagPetch Sor Chitpattana▲+3
7United States flagGary Antonio Russell▲+3
8Japan flagRyosuke Nishida▲+3
9Japan flagSho Ishida▲+3
10United Kingdom flagPaul Butler▲+3
11Japan flagKai Chiba▲+4
12Dominican Republic flagVictor Santillan▲+4
13Japan flagKeita Kurihara▲+4
14Italy flagAlessio Lorusso▲+4
15Japan flagSeiya Tsutsumi▲+4
16Mexico flagChristian Medina Jimenez▲+4
17United Kingdom flagKhalid Yafai▲+4
18Japan flagDaigo Higa▲+4
19Philippines flagJonas Sultan▲+4
20Philippines flagArthur Villanueva▲+4
21United States flagRamon Cardenas▲+4
22United States flagChristian Carto▲+4
23Mexico flagCarlos Norberto Lopez▲+4
24Mexico flagJuan Martinez Ayala▲+4
25Venezuela flagMichell Banquez▲+4
26South Africa flagRonald Malindi▲+4
27United States flagRau'shee Warren▲+4
28Nicaragua flagMelving Lopez▲+4
29United States flagEros Correa▲+4
30Mexico flagWillibaldo Garcia Perez▲+4
31United Kingdom flagSean McGoldrickNEW
32Puerto Rico flagJuan ZayasNEW
33Mexico flagRosendo Hugo Guarneros Gonzalez▲+2
34Argentina flagAngel Nicolas Aquino▲+2
35South Africa flagLusizo Manzana▲+2
36Vietnam flagVan Thao Tran▲+2
37United States flagDylan Price▲+2
38Japan flagKazuki Anaguchi▲+2
39Mexico flagVictor ReyesNEW
40Mexico flagEric GamboaNEW

Source: WBC

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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 January 2023

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Japan flagNaoya Inoue)

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryosuke NishidaClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • JP flag
    Sho IshidaPreviously ranked #12
  • GB flag
    Paul ButlerNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Jason MoloneyPreviously held #1
  • PR flag
    Emmanuel RodriguezWas #5 last month
  • GB flag
    Lee McGregorLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Kai ChibaImproved from #15 to #11
    ▲+4
  • DO flag
    Victor SantillanNow #12 after being #16 last month
    ▲+4
  • JP flag
    Keita KuriharaJumped from #17 to #13
    ▲+4

WBC Bantamweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBC monthly rankings (December 2022).

WBC Bantamweight — Champion

Japan flagTakuma Inoue
December 2025 — Current
7 months
Japan flagJunto Nakatani
March 2024 — October 2025
1 year 8 months
Mexico flagAlexandro Santiago
September 2023 — March 2024
7 months
Japan flagNaoya Inoue
December 2022 — February 2023
3 months