Bantamweight

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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[edit]

Bantamweight is a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds (52.2 kg) and up to 118 pounds (53.5 kg). Orlando Canizales holds the record for most consecutive title defenses in boxing at this division, with 16 defenses of the IBF title.

History[edit]

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]

Professional champions[edit]

Main article: List of bantamweight boxing champions

Current champions[edit]

Sanctioning body Reign began Champion Record Defenses
WBA (Super) November 7, 2019 Japan Naoya Inoue 19–0 (16 KO) 0
WBC January 19, 2019 France Nordine Oubaali 17–0 (12 KO) 2
IBF May 18, 2019 Japan Naoya Inoue 19–0 (16 KO) 1
WBO November 30, 2019 Philippines Johnriel Casimero 29–4 (20 KO) 0

Current The Ring magazine bantamweight rankings[edit]

Updated 8 November 2019

Rank Name Record Title(s)
C Japan Naoya Inoue 19–0 (16 KO) WBA (Super), IBF
1 South Africa Zolani Tete 28–3 (21 KO)
2 Mexico Luis Nery 30–0 (24 KO)
3 Philippines Nonito Donaire 40–6 (26 KO)
4 France Nordine Oubaali 17–0 (12 KO) WBC
5 Puerto Rico Emmanuel Rodríguez 19–1 (12 KO)
6 Australia Jason Moloney 19–1 (16 KO)
7 Japan Takuma Inoue 13–1 (3 KO)
8 Mexico Carlos Cuadras 39–3–1 (27 KO)
9 United States Joshua Greer Jr. 22–1–1 (12 KO)
10 Philippines John Riel Casimero 28–4–0 (19 KO) WBO

Longest reigning bantamweight champions[edit]

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
1. Panama Anselmo Moreno 6 years, 3 months, 26 days WBA 12
2. Thailand Veeraphol Sahaprom 6 years, 3 months, 17 days WBC 14
3. United States Orlando Canizales 6 years, 3 months, 16 days IBF 16
4. Japan Shinsuke Yamanaka 5 years, 9 months, 9 days WBC, The Ring 12
5. United States Tim Austin 5 years, 6 months, 26 days IBF 10
6. Japan Hozumi Hasegawa 5 years, 14 days WBC 10
7. United States Jimmy Barry 4 years, 11 months, 17 days World 6
8. Panama Panama Al Brown 4 years, 9 months, 28 days NBA N/A
9. Brazil Eder Jofre 4 years, 6 months World 8
10. United States Manuel Ortiz 4 years, 4 months, 29 days World 15
     Active Title Reign
     Reign has ended

Amateur Champions[edit]

Notable bantamweights[edit]

Kickboxing[edit]

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[edit]

Main article: Bantamweight (MMA)

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

Muay Thai[edit]

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[edit]

Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  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.

External links[edit]

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