Boxing Bantamweight Rankings
José Salas, Takuma Inoue, Christian Medina on top, 7 ranked contenders chasing — division limit 118 lb (53.5 kg).
Christian Medina
WBO Champion
José Salas
IBF Champion
Takuma Inoue
WBC Champion
Seiya Tsutsumi
Japan
Daigo Higa
Japan
Antonio Vargas
USA
Yoshiki Takei
Japan
Tenshin Nasukawa
Japan
Jason Moloney
Australia
Jeyvier Cintrón
Puerto Rico
Boxing Bantamweight — Division Guide
Boxing's bantamweight division (limit 118 lb (53.5 kg)) is split across 3 champions: José Salas (17-0) holds the IBF title; Takuma Inoue (22-2) holds the WBC title; Christian Medina (27-4) holds the WBO title. The Ring's top 7 below them decides who gets the next shot.
The chase is led by Seiya Tsutsumi (13-0-3), Daigo Higa (21-4-3), Antonio Vargas (19-2-1) — the names most likely to appear in the next title fight announcement. Across the division's ranked fighters, 61% of all wins have come inside the distance — a good measure of how dangerous this weight class is right now.
Rankings follow The Ring magazine's independent ratings — widely treated as boxing's most credible list — refreshed after every major card. Every fighter links to a full profile with punch stats, championship history and their last five bouts with dates and venues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current world bantamweight boxing champions?
José Salas (IBF, 17-0); Takuma Inoue (WBC, 22-2); Christian Medina (WBO, 27-4).
Who is the #1 bantamweight contender?
Seiya Tsutsumi is ranked #1 at bantamweight with a record of 13-0-3.
What is the bantamweight weight limit in boxing?
The professional boxing bantamweight limit is 118 lb (53.5 kg).