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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — April 2008

Official Minimumweight rankings for April 2008.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2008WBCIBFApril 2008WBOApril 2008
🏆Japan flagYutaka Niida
World Champion
Not available for April 2008
Philippines flagFlorante Condes
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1Nicaragua flagRoman GonzalezMexico flagRaul Garcia▲+1Colombia flagDaniel Reyes
2Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Vacant
Philippines flagMilan Melindo
3Japan flagYasutaka KurokiNicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez▲+1Mexico flagSamuel Gutierrez
4Thailand flagEagle Den JunlaphanNicaragua flagJuan Palacios▲+1Nicaragua flagEddy CastroNEW
5Mexico flagCarlos Campos▲+1Indonesia flagMuhammad Rachman▲+1Mexico flagRaul Garcia
6South Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi▼-1Thailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▲+2Saudi Arabia flagNkosinathi Joyi
7Thailand flagKwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung▲+2Mexico flagLorenzo Trejo▲+2Thailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym
8Thailand flagPornsawan Pramuk▼-1Colombia flagRonald Barerra▲+2Panama flagWalter Tello
9Japan flagTerou Misawa▼-1Venezuela flagJose VarelaNEWNicaragua flagJuan Palacios
10Philippines flagMilan MelindoPhilippines flagRodel Mayol▲+2Colombia flagRonald Barrera
11Japan flagYuji KanemitsuNicaragua flagYader Escobar▲+2Philippines flagRyan Bito
12Thailand flagPigmy MuangchaiyaphumSouth Africa flagZukisani KwayibaNEWCountry flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum
13Mexico flagErik RamirezMexico flagFrancisco Soto▲+1Philippines flagEdrin Dapudong
14Nicaragua flagYader EscobarPhilippines flagEriberto Gejon▲+1India flagMuhammad Rachman
15South Africa flagZukiani KwayibaPuerto Rico flagOmar Soto

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since March 2008

WBAApril 2008 vs March 2008

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Carlos CamposFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Nkosinathi JoyiDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Pornsawan PramukSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Terou MisawaDown one place to #9
    ▼-1

IBFApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Jose VarelaInto the top 10 at #9
  • PH flag
    Rodel MayolUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Nerys EspinozaWas #6 last month
  • MX flag
    Juan EsquerWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Pornsawan KratingdaenggymFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Lorenzo TrejoFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Ronald BarerraUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

WBOApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Eddy CastroInto the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Roman GonzalezLast ranked #4