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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - April 2001

Minimumweight rankings for April 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2001WBOApril 2001RINGApril 2001
🏆Chana PorpaoinNEW
World Champion
Kermin Guardia
Champion
1Noel Alfonso Arambulet+1Khulie MakebaJose Aguirre
2Jose Garcia+1Yo Sam ChoiKeitaro Hoshino
3Keitaro Hoshino-3Eduardo MarquezJoma Gamboa
4Joma Gamboa+1Daniel ReyesNoel Arambulet
5Hiroshi Matsumoto+1Yura DimaChana Porpaoin
6Hiroshi Nakajima+1Keitaro HoshinoNEWWandee Singwangcha
7Fasan Pongsawan+1Sizwe SinyabiKermin Guardia+1
8Daniel Reyes-4Juan Alfonso Keb Baas-8Daniel Reyes+2
9Takayuki KorogiNoel ArambuletYutaka NiidaNEW
10Khulile MakebaJose GarciaHiroshi NakajimaNEW
11Maria VegaRathanaphol Sor Vorapin
12Songkram PorpaoinSurachai Ringboy
13Miguel BarreraJairo Arango
14Mongkol SingwanchaKim Ki Hwan
15Makoto Suzuki

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2001

WBAApril 2001 vs March 2001

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Chana Porpaoin(previously Keitaro Hoshino)

Biggest risers

  • Noel Alfonso ArambuletClimbed a place to #1
    +1
  • Jose GarciaFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Joma GamboaUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Daniel ReyesNow #8 after being #4 last month
    -4

WBOApril 2001 vs March 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Keitaro HoshinoEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Saman SorjaturongOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • Chana PorpaoinPreviously #9, now WBA World Champion

Biggest fallers

  • Juan Alfonso Keb BaasDown 8 places to #9
    -8

RINGApril 2001 vs March 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Yutaka NiidaNow ranked #9
  • Hiroshi NakajimaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose GarciaMoved up to Light Flyweight
  • Songkram PorpaoinPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • Daniel ReyesUp to #8 from #10
    +2
  • Kermin GuardiaUp one spot to #7
    +1

About the Minimumweight Division

Weight Limit: 105 lbs and below (47.6 kg)

Minimumweight, also known as Strawweight, is the lightest weight class in professional boxing. Established in 1987, it features the smallest fighters in the sport.

Division Characteristics

Minimumweights are known for their exceptional speed, technical skill, and ability to fight at a very high pace. Fighters in this division typically rely on skill, speed, and volume punching.

Notable Facts

The Minimumweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. Despite being the lightest division, fights are often fast-paced and action-packed.

Historical Context

As the newest and lightest division in professional boxing, Minimumweight provides opportunities for smaller fighters who might not be competitive in heavier divisions.

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