The Bantamweight division is currently a hotbed of technical mastery and tactical warfare. With a mix of legendary Mexican warriors, Japanese prodigies, and elite Puerto Rican talent, here is the official Top 20.
|
Rank |
Fighter Name |
Country |
Continent |
|---|---|---|---|
|
👑 |
Christian Medina |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#2 |
Seiya Tsutsumi |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#3 |
Takuma Inoue |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#4 |
Riku Masuda |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#5 |
Kazuto Ioka |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#6 |
Jose Salas Reyes |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#7 |
David Cuellar Contreras |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#8 |
Andrew Cain |
United Kingdom |
Europe |
|
#9 |
Kenneth Llover |
Philippines |
Asia |
|
#10 |
Katsuma Akitsugi |
USA |
North America |
|
#11 |
Juan Francisco Estrada |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#12 |
Michael Angeletti |
USA |
North America |
|
#13 |
Emmanuel Rodriguez |
Puerto Rico |
North America (Caribbean) |
|
#14 |
Jeyvier Cintron |
Puerto Rico |
North America (Caribbean) |
|
#15 |
Yoshiki Takei |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#16 |
Fadhili Majiha |
Tanzania |
Africa |
|
#17 |
Tenshin Nasukawa |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#18 |
Antonio Vargas |
USA |
North America |
|
#19 |
Daigo Higa |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#20 |
Jose Andres Teran |
Mexico |
North |
Division Highlights
- The Boricua Presence: Puerto Rico holds a strong position in the 118-pound landscape. Veteran Emmanuel "Manny" Rodriguez and the former Olympian Jeyvier Cintron represent the island's elite boxing school at #13 and #14 respectively.
- Japan’s Deep Bench: The division is heavily influenced by Japan, with 7 fighters in the Top 20, including Takuma Inoue (brother of Naoya Inoue) and the crossover star Tenshin Nasukawa.
- Mexican Dominance: Christian Medina currently sits at the top of the throne, leading a group of tough Mexican contenders that includes the legendary Juan Francisco "Gallo" Estrada.
- Global Talent: From Tanzania’s Fadhili Majiha to the UK's Andrew Cain, the bantamweight class proves that power and skill aren't limited by size or geography.
