Bantamweight

Bantamweight is a weight class in combat sports. For boxing the range is above 115 pounds (52.2 kg) and up to 118 pounds (53.5 kg). In kickboxing, a bantamweight fighter generally weighs between 53 kg (116 lb) and 55 kg (120 lb). In MMA, bantamweight is 126–135 pounds (57.2–61.2 kg).

The name for the class is derived from bantam chickens.[1]

Boxing

Bantamweight is a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds (52.2 kg) and up to 118 pounds (53.5 kg).

Professional

History

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]

Current world champions
Main article: List of world bantamweight boxing champions
Sanctioning body Reign began Champion Record Defenses Beaten opponents
WBA (Super) November 7, 2019 Naoya Inoue 19–0 (16 KO) 0 0
WBC January 19, 2019 Nordine Oubaali 17–0 (12 KO) 2 2
IBF May 18, 2019 Naoya Inoue 19–0 (16 KO) 1 1
WBO November 30, 2019 Johnriel Casimero 29–4 (20 KO) 0 0

Current The Ring world rankings

As of August 10, 2020.[3]

Keys:

 C  Current The Ring world champion
Rank Name Record (W–L–D) Title(s)
C Naoya Inoue 19–0 (16 KO) WBA, IBF
1 Nonito Donaire 40–6 (26 KO)
2 Nordine Oubaali 17–0 (12 KO) WBC
3 John Riel Casimero 29–4 (19 KO) WBO
4 Emmanuel Rodríguez 19–1 (12 KO)
5 Zolani Tete 28–4 (21 KO)
6 Jason Moloney 19–1 (16 KO)
7 Joshua Greer Jr. 22–1–1 (12 KO)
8 Takuma Inoue 13–1 (3 KO)
9 Guillermo Rigondeaux 20–1 (13 KO)
10 Oscar Negrete 19–2–2 (7 KO)

Longest reigning world bantamweight champions

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.

NameTitle reignTitle recognitionSuccessful defensesBeaten opponentsFights
1. Anselmo Moreno6 years, 3 months, 26 daysWBA1211[4]
2. Veeraphol Sahaprom6 years, 3 months, 17 daysWBC1411[5]
3. Orlando Canizales6 years, 3 months, 16 daysIBF1615[6]
4. Shinsuke Yamanaka5 years, 9 months, 9 daysWBC1211[7]
5. Tim Austin5 years, 6 months, 26 daysIBF99[8]
6. Hozumi Hasegawa5 years, 14 daysWBC1010[9]
7. Panama Al Brown4 years, 9 months, 28 daysNYSAC, NBA, IBU108[10][11]
8. Eder Jofre4 years, 6 monthsNBA, WBA, WBC88[12]
9. Manuel Ortiz4 years, 4 months, 29 daysWorld1511[13]
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Amateur

Kickboxing

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.

Mixed Martial Arts
Main article: Bantamweight (MMA)

In MMA, bantamweight is 126–135 pounds (57.2–61.2 kg).

Muay Thai

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

Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight.

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See also
  • Reigning boxing champions

References
  1. http://philboxing.com/news/story-147933.html
  2. Mullan, Harry (1996). The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Boxing. London, England: Carlton Books. p. 178. ISBN 0-7858-0641-5.
  3. "The Ring ratings: bantamweight". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  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: Eder Jofre". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  13. "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.
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