Bantamweight is a weight class in combat sports. 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

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

Sanctioning body Reign began Champion Record Defenses
WBA April 8, 2023 Takuma Inoue 18–1 (4 KO) 0
WBC July 29, 2023 Alexandro Santiago 28–3–5 (14 KO) 0
IBF August 12, 2023 Emmanuel Rodríguez 22–2–0–1 (13 KO) 0
WBO May 13, 2023 Jason Moloney 26–2 (19 KO) 0

Current The Ring world rankings

As of January 5, 2024.[3]

Keys:

 C  Current The Ring world champion
Rank Name Record Title(s)
C vacant
1 Jason Moloney 26–2 (19 KO) WBO
2 Emmanuel Rodríguez 22–2–0–1 (13 KO) IBF
3 Alexandro Santiago 28–3–5 (14 KO) WBC
4 Vincent Astrolabio 19–4 (14 KO)
5 Nonito Donaire 42–8 (28 KO)
6 Paul Butler 36–3 (17 KO)
7 Ryosuke Nishida 8–0 (1 KO)
8 Takuma Inoue 18–1 (4 KO) WBA
9 David Cuellar 25–0 (17 KO)
10

Daigo Higa

 21–2–1 (19 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]
  Active Title Reign
  Reign has ended

Amateur

Only one boxer has ever held the Olympic and World Amateur bantamweight titles simultaneously, Guillermo Rigondeaux of Cuba, who managed the feat twice in 2001 and 2005.

Olympic Champions

World Champions

Pan American Champions

European Champions


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.

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

Bare-knuckle boxing

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

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

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

These tables were last updated in May 2023.

Organization Reign began Champion Record Defenses
Men
UFC Mar 6, 2021 Sean O’Malley[14] 23–3 (3KO 8SUB) 3
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 July 30, 2022 Amanda Nunes 22–5 (13KO 4SUB) 0
Invicta FC January 18, 2023 Talita Bernardo 10-4 (6SUB) 0

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.

See also

References

  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 26 August 2023.
  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.
  14. ↑ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com.
  15. ↑ "Bellator MMA".
  16. ↑ "Athlete Rankings".
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