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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - April 2002

Minimumweight rankings for April 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2002WBOApril 2002RINGApril 2002
🏆Keitaro Hoshino
World Champion
Kermin Guardia
Champion
Vacant
1Noel Alfonso ArambuletDaniel ReyesJose Aguirre
2Chana PorpaoinMiguel Barrera+2Roberto Leyva
3Joma Gamboa+1Jairo ArangoChana Porpaoin
4Daniel Reyes+2Khulie Makeba-2Keitaro Hoshino
5Khulile Makeba+3Chana PorpaoinNoel Arambulet
6Hiroshi Matsumoto+3Alex Sanchez+1Joma Gamboa+1
7Alex Sanchez+3Noel Arambulet+1Kermin Guardia+1
8Songkram Porpaoin+3Naumchai RatanachaigymNEWDaniel Reyes+1
9Reynaldo FrutosNEWOmar SotoMiguel Barrera+1
10Jae Won KimNEWJuan Alfonso Keb BaasKhulile MakebaNEW
11Juan Landaeta+1Ivan Calderon
12Miguel Barrera+2Satoshi Kogumazaka
13Pornsawan PramukNEWJoma Gamboa
14Wandee CharoenNEWZolani Petelo
15Juan Alfonso Keb BaasJose Garcia

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Songkram PorpaoinClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • Reynaldo FrutosInto the top 10 at #9
  • Jae Won KimInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hiroshi NakajimaOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • Kim Ki HwanLast ranked #5
  • Jose GarciaLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • Khulile MakebaJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Hiroshi MatsumotoJumped from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Alex SanchezImproved from #10 to #7
    +3

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Naumchai RatanachaigymNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Wonde ChaoreonPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Miguel BarreraUp to #2 from #4
    +2
  • Alex SanchezFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Noel ArambuletFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Khulie MakebaNow ranked #4 (was #2)
    -2

RINGApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Khulile MakebaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Wandee SingwangchaPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Joma GamboaClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Kermin GuardiaUp one spot to #7
    +1
  • Daniel ReyesUp one spot to #8
    +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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.