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Bantamweight

Bantamweight is a weight class in combat sports and weightlifting. For boxing, the range is above 115 lb (52.2 kg) and up to 118 lb (53.5 kg). In kickboxing, a bantamweight fighter generally weighs between 53 and 55 kilograms (117 and 121 lb). In MMA, bantamweight is 126–135 lb (57.2–61.2 kg).

The name for the class is derived from bantam chickens.[1] Brazilian jiu-jitsu has an equivalent Rooster weight.

Boxing

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The first title fight with gloves was between Chappie Moran and Ray Lewis in 1889. At that time, the limit for this weight class was 110 pounds. In 1910, however, the British settled on a limit of 118.[2]

From 2018 to 2019, a 8 men tournament called World Boxing Super Series was held to find the best bantamweight in the world. The tournament was won by Naoya Inoue, who defeated Nonito Donaire in the final.

On December 13, 2022, Naoya Inoue became the first undisputed champion of the division in the four-belt era.

Current world champions

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Main article: List of world bantamweight boxing champions
Sanctioning body Reign began Champion Record Defenses
WBA October 13, 2024 Seiya Tsutsumi 12–0–2 (8 KO) 0
WBC February 24, 2024 Junto Nakatani 29–0 (22 KO) 2
IBF May 4, 2024 Ryosuke Nishida 9–0 (1 KO) 0
WBO May 6, 2024 Yoshiki Takei 10–0 (8 KO) 1

Current The Ring world rankings

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As of October 14, 2024.[3]

Keys:

 C  Current The Ring world champion
Rank Name Record Title(s)
C vacant
1 Junto Nakatani 29–0 (22 KO) WBC
2 Ryosuke Nishida 9–0 (1 KO) IBF
3 Seiya Tsutsumi 12–0–2 (8 KO) WBA
4 Yoshiki Takei 10–0 (8 KO) WBO
5 Takuma Inoue 20–2 (5 KO)
6 Emmanuel Rodríguez 22–3–0–1 (13 KO)
7 Jason Moloney 27–3 (19 KO)
8 Alexandro Santiago 28–4–5 (14 KO)
9 David Cuellar 27–0 (17 KO)
10 Daigo Higa 21–3–1 (19 KO)

Longest reigning world bantamweight champions

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Below is a list of longest reigning bantamweight champions in boxing measured by the individual's longest reign. Career total time as champion (for multiple time champions) does not apply.

Name Title reign Title recognition Successful defenses Beaten opponents Fights
1. Anselmo Moreno 6 years, 3 months, 26 days WBA 12 11 [4]
2. Veeraphol Sahaprom 6 years, 3 months, 17 days WBC 14 11 [5]
3. Orlando Canizales 6 years, 3 months, 16 days IBF 16 15 [6]
4. Shinsuke Yamanaka 5 years, 9 months, 9 days WBC 12 11 [7]
5. Tim Austin 5 years, 6 months, 26 days IBF 9 9 [8]
6. Hozumi Hasegawa 5 years, 14 days WBC 10 10 [9]
7. Panama Al Brown 4 years, 9 months, 28 days NYSAC, NBA, IBU 10 8 [10][11]
8. Naoya Inoue 4 years, 7 months, 13 days WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO 8 7 [12]
9. Eder Jofre 4 years, 6 months NBA, WBA, WBC 8 8 [13]
10. Manuel Ortiz 4 years, 4 months, 29 days World 15 11 [14]
  Active Title Reign
  Reign has ended

Lineal Champions

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  •   George Dixon (1890) Vacated
  •   Jimmy Barry (1897-1899) Retired
  •   Terry McGovern (1899) Vacated
  •   Harry Harris (1901) Vacated
  •   Harry Forbes (1901-1903)
  •   Frankie Neil (1903-1904)
  •   Joe Bowker (1904-1905) Vacated
  •   Jimmy Walsh (1905-1909)
  •   Jimmy Reagan (1909)
  •   Monte Attell (1909-1910)
  •   Frankie Conley (1910-1911)
  •   Johnny Coulon (1911-1914)
  •   Kid Williams (1914-1917)
  •   Pete Herman (1917-20)
  •   Joe Lynch (1920-21)
  •   Pete Herman (1921) (2)
  •   Johnny Buff (1921-1922)
  •   Joe Lynch (1922-1924)
  •   Abe Goldstein (1924)
  •   Eddie Martin (1924-1925)
  •   Charley Phil Rosenberg (1925-1927) Vacated
  •   Al Brown (1931-1935)
  •   Baltasar Sangchili (1935-1936)
  •   Tony Marino (1936)
  •   Sixto Escobar (1936-1937)
  •   Harry Jeffra (1937-1938)
  •   Sixto Escobar (1938-1939) (2) Vacated
  •   Lou Salica (1940-1942)
  •   Manuel Ortiz (1942-1947)
  •   Harold Dade (1947)
  •   Manuel Ortiz (1947-1950)
  •   Vic Toweel (1950-1952) South Africa
  •   Jimmy Carruthers (1952-1954) Retired
  •   Robert Cohen (1954-1956)
  •   Mario D'agata (1956-1957)
  •   Alphonse Halimi (1957-1959)
  •   Jose Becerra (1959-1960) Retired
  •   Eder Jofre (1961-1965)
  •   Masahiko Harada (1965-1968)
  •   Lionel Rose (1968-1969)
  •   Ruben Olivares (1969-1970)
  •   Jesus Castillo (1970-1971)
  •   Ruben Olivares (1971-1972) (2)
  •   Rafael Herrera (1972)
  •   Enrique Pinder (1972-1973)
  •   Romeo Anaya (1973)
  •   Arnold Taylor (1973-1974)
  •   Soo-Hwan Hong (1974-1975)
  •   Alfonso Zamora (1975-1977)
  •   Jorge Luján (1977-1980)
  •   Julian Solis (1980)
  •   Jeff Chandler (1980-1984)
  •   Richard Sandoval (1984-1986)
  •   Jose Canizales (1986)
  •   Bernardo Piñango (1986-1987) Vacated
  •   Naoya Inoue (2022-2023) Vacated

Olympic Champions

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World Champions

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Pan American Champions

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European Champions

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Kickboxing

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In kickboxing, a bantamweight fighter generally weighs between 53 kg (116 lb) and 55 kg (120 lb). However, some governing bodies have slightly different classes. For example, the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Bantamweight division (professional and amateur) is 117.1 lbs.–122 lbs. or 53.22 kg–55.45 kg.

In ONE Championship, the bantamweight division limit is 65.8 kg (145 lb).

Bare-knuckle boxing

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The bantamweight division limit generally differs among bare-knuckle boxing promotions:

  • In Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, the bantamweight division has an upper limit of 135 lb (61 kg).
  • In BKB, the bantamweight division has an upper limit of 73 kg (161 lb).

Lethwei

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In International Lethwei Federation Japan, the bantamweight division is up to 60 kg (130 lb). In International Lethwei Federation Japan, Yuta Hamamoto is the Bantamweight Champion.

The World Lethwei Championship recognizes the bantamweight division with an upper limit of 54 kg (119 lb). In World Lethwei Championship, Souris Manfredi is the Bantamweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts

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Main article: Bantamweight (MMA)

In MMA, bantamweight is usually 126–135 pounds (57.2–61.2 kg). In ONE Championship, the bantamweight division limit is 65.8 kg (145 lb). In Shooto, the limit is 56 kg (123.4 lb).

Current champions

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These tables were last updated in May 2023.

Organization Reign began Champion Record Defenses
Men
UFC September

14th, 2024

Merab Dvalishvili 18-4(3KO

1 SUB)

0
Bellator May 7, 2021 Sergio Pettis[15] 22–5 (4KO 4SUB) 1
Rizin FF N/A   Vacant N/A N/A
ONE Championship February, 2023 Fabrício Andrade<[16] 9-2 (1) (5KO 2SUB 1NC) 0
AMC Fight Nights October 14, 2022 Sabit Zhusupov 15-3 (1) (6KO 3SUB 1NC) 0
Cage Warriors October 7, 2022 Michele Martignoni 8–1 (2) (2KO 3SUB 2NC) 0
ACA March 26, 2022 Oleg Borisov 25–6 (12KO 1SUB) 0
Brave CF November 11, 2022 Brad Katona 12–2 (1KO 3SUB) 1
Legacy Fighting Alliance October 14, 2022 Muin Gafurov 18-4 (10KO 7SUB) 0
Women
UFC January 20, 2024 Raquel Pennington 16-8 (1KO 4SUB) 0
Invicta FC January 18, 2023 Talita Bernardo 10-4 (6SUB) 0

Muay Thai

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In Muay Thai, bantamweight is 115–118 pounds (52.2-53.5 kg). A notable Muai Thai bantamweight fighter is Randy Thong Phoun Phim.

Wrestling

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Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bantamweight and Featherweight, New Pinoy Niche Weight Classes?".
  2. ^ Mullan, Harry (1996). The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Boxing. London, England: Carlton Books. p. 178. ISBN 0-7858-0641-5.
  3. ^ "The Ring Bantamweight Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Professional boxing record: Anselmo Moreno". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Professional boxing record: Veeraphol Sahaprom". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  6. ^ "Orlando Canizales, p. 366" (pdf). The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall Of Fame Official Record Book. International Boxing Hall Of Fame. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  7. ^ "Professional boxing record: Shinsuke Yamanaka". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Professional boxing record: Tim Austin". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  9. ^ "Professional boxing record: Hozumi Hasegawa". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  10. ^ "Professional boxing record: Panama Al Brown". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  11. ^ "Panama Al Brown, p. 84" (pdf). The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall Of Fame Official Record Book. International Boxing Hall Of Fame. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  12. ^ "Professional boxing record: Naoya Inoue". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  13. ^ "Professional boxing record: Eder Jofre". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  14. ^ "Manuel Ortiz, p. 648" (pdf). The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall Of Fame Official Record Book. International Boxing Hall Of Fame. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  15. ^ "Bellator MMA". Archived from the original on 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  16. ^ "Athlete Rankings".
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