Bantamweight is a weight class in combat sports and weightlifting . 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).
6-464: The name for the class is derived from bantam chickens. Brazilian jiu-jitsu has an equivalent Rooster weight. 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. From 2018 to 2019, a 8 men tournament called World Boxing Super Series was held to find
12-657: 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). The bantamweight division limit generally differs among bare-knuckle boxing promotions: In International Lethwei Federation Japan ,
18-487: Is any small variety of fowl , usually of chicken or duck . Most large chicken breeds and several breeds of duck have a bantam counterpart, which is much smaller than the standard-sized fowl, but otherwise similar in most or all respects. A true bantam chicken is naturally small and has no large counterpart. The word bantam derives from the name of the seaport city of Bantam in western Java , Indonesia . European sailors restocking on live fowl for sea journeys found
24-517: 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. In MMA , bantamweight is usually 126–135 pounds (57.2–61.2 kg). In ONE Championship ,
30-470: The bantamweight division limit is 65.8 kg (145 lb). In Shooto , the limit is 56 kg (123.4 lb). These tables were last updated in May 2023. 14th, 2024 1 SUB) 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 also has similar weight classes including bantamweight. Bantam (poultry) A bantam
36-478: The best bantamweight in the world. The tournament was won by Naoya Inoue , who defeated Nonito Donaire in the final. On December 13, 2022, Naoya Inoue became the first undisputed champion of the division in the four-belt era. As of October 14, 2024. Keys: 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. In kickboxing,
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