Minimumweight Rankings Archive | April 2008

Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.

Note: The WBC April 2008 rankings are not available.

Rank	WBAApril 2008	IBFApril 2008	WBOApril 2008	RINGApril 2008
	Yutaka Niida World Champion	Florante Condes World Champion	Donnie Nietes World Champion	Vacant
1	Roman Gonzalez	Raul Garcia+1	Daniel Reyes	Yutaka Niida
2	Katsunari Takayama	Vacant	Milan Melindo	Florante Condes
3	Yasutaka Kuroki	Roman Gonzalez+1	Samuel Gutierrez	Oleydong Sithsamerchai
4	Eagle Den Junlaphan	Juan Palacios+1	Eddy CastroNEW	Eagle Kyowa
5	Carlos Campos+1	Muhammad Rachman+1	Raul Garcia	Muhammad Rachman
6	Nkosinathi Joyi-1	Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym+2	Nkosinathi Joyi	Katsunari Takayama
7	Kwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung+2	Lorenzo Trejo+2	Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym	Donnie Nietes
8	Pornsawan Pramuk-1	Ronald Barerra+2	Walter Tello	Omar Soto
9	Terou Misawa-1	Jose VarelaNEW	Juan Palacios	Nkosinathi Joyi
10	Milan Melindo	Rodel Mayol+2	Ronald Barrera	Raul Garcia
11	Yuji Kanemitsu	Yader Escobar+2	Ryan Bito
12	Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum	Zukisani KwayibaNEW	Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum
13	Erik Ramirez	Francisco Soto+1	Edrin Dapudong
14	Yader Escobar	Eriberto Gejon+1	Muhammad Rachman
15	Zukiani Kwayiba		Omar Soto

Sources

April 2008 archive

Box-Rank presents each published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive, read the methodology, or see how Box-Rank differs from BoxRec.

Month-over-month changes since March 2008

How many names moved on each organisation’s list this month.

Climbed
New
Dropped
Left

Month-over-month changes since March 2008

WBAApril 2008 vs March 2008

Biggest risers

Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungClimbed from #9 to #7
+2
Carlos CamposFrom #6 to #5
+1

Biggest fallers

Nkosinathi JoyiDown one place to #6
-1
Pornsawan PramukSlipped a spot to #8
-1
Terou MisawaDown one place to #9
-1

IBFApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

Jose VarelaInto the top 10 at #9
Rodel MayolUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

Nerys EspinozaWas #6 last month
Juan EsquerWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

Pornsawan KratingdaenggymFrom #7 to #6
+1
Lorenzo TrejoFrom #8 to #7
+1
Ronald BarerraUp one spot to #8
+1

WBOApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

Eddy CastroInto the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

Roman GonzalezLast ranked #4

WBA Minimumweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in January 1988, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.

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WBA Minimumweight - Super Champion

Oscar Collazo

16 November 2024Current

Became champion: 16 November 2024

Won the title by stopping Thammanoon Niyomtrong in the seventh round in Riyadh.

First shown in November 2024 rankingsView source

Thammanoon Niyomtrong

February 202016 November 2024

Was elevated to WBA Super Champion before the March 2020 Tanaka defense. The WBA calls the promotion recent but does not date the decision; neither the defense day nor the rankings publication day is substituted.

First shown in February 2020 rankingsView source

Hekkie Budler

20 January 2016February 2016

Became champion: 20 January 2016

Was designated WBA Super Champion by Championships Committee resolution 201601200112.

First shown in January 2016 rankingsView source

WBA Minimumweight - World Champion

Takeshi Ishii

2 September 2026Current

Became champion: 2 September 2026

Won the vacant title by knocking out Wilfredo Mendez in the first round in Yokohama.

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Ryusei Matsumoto

14 September 20251 June 2026

260 days

Became champion: 14 September 2025

Won the title by defeating Yuni Takada.

First shown in September 2025 rankingsView source

Erick Rosa

21 December 202115 January 2024

755 days

Became champion: 21 December 2021

Won the title by defeating Vic Saludar.

First shown in December 2021 rankingsView source

Vic Saludar

20 February 202121 December 2021

304 days

Became champion: 20 February 2021

Won the title by defeating Robert Paradero.

First shown in February 2021 rankingsView source

Thammanoon Niyomtrong

29 June 2016February 2020

Became champion: 29 June 2016

Won the full WBA title by defeating Byron Rojas by unanimous decision after previously holding the interim title.

First shown in June 2016 rankingsView source

Byron Rojas

19 March 201629 June 2016

102 days

Became champion: 19 March 2016

Won the title by defeating Hekkie Budler.

First shown in March 2016 rankingsView source

Hekkie Budler

27 February 201420 January 2016

692 days

Became champion: 27 February 2014

Was elevated from interim to WBA world champion after Ryo Miyazaki relinquished the title.

First shown in February 2014 rankingsView source

Ryo Miyazaki

31 December 201227 December 2013

361 days

Became champion: 31 December 2012

Won the title by defeating Pornsawan Porpramook.

First shown in December 2012 rankingsView source

Kazuto Ioka

24 June 20122 October 2012

100 days

Became champion: 24 June 2012

Won the title by defeating Akira Yaegashi.

First shown in June 2012 rankingsView source

Akira Yaegashi

24 October 201124 June 2012

244 days

Became champion: 24 October 2011

Won the title by defeating Pornsawan Porpramook.

First shown in October 2011 rankingsView source

Pornsawan Porpramook

30 July 201124 October 2011

86 days

Became champion: 30 July 2011

Won the title by defeating Muhammad Rochim.

First shown in July 2011 rankingsView source

Muhammad Rochim

19 April 201130 July 2011

102 days

Became champion: 19 April 2011

Won the title as Muhammad Rachman by knocking out Kwanthai Sithmorseng in the ninth round.

First shown in April 2011 rankingsView source

Ekkawit Songnui

5 November 201019 April 2011

165 days

Became champion: 5 November 2010

Won the vacant title as Kwanthai Sithmorseng by defeating Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum by split decision.

First shown in October 2010 rankingsView source

Roman Gonzalez

15 September 20085 November 2010

781 days

Became champion: 15 September 2008

Won the title by defeating Yutaka Niida.

First shown in September 2008 rankingsView source

Yutaka Niida

3 July 2004July 2008

Became champion: 3 July 2004

Won the title by defeating Noel Arambulet.

First shown in July 2004 rankingsView source

Noel Alfonso Arambulet

29 July 2002May 2004

Became champion: 29 July 2002

Won the title by defeating Keitaro Hoshino.

First shown in January 2004 rankingsView source

Noel Alfonso Arambulet

29 July 2002November 2003

Became champion: 29 July 2002

Won the title by defeating Keitaro Hoshino.

First shown in November 2003 rankingsView source

Noel Alfonso Arambulet

29 July 2002September 2003

Became champion: 29 July 2002

Won the title by defeating Keitaro Hoshino.

First shown in July 2003 rankingsView source

Noel Alfonso Arambulet

29 July 2002May 2003

Became champion: 29 July 2002

Won the title by defeating Keitaro Hoshino.

First shown in May 2003 rankingsView source

Noel Alfonso Arambulet

29 July 2002February 2003

Became champion: 29 July 2002

Won the title by defeating Keitaro Hoshino.

First shown in November 2002 rankingsView source

Noel Arambulet

29 July 2002December 2003

Became champion: 29 July 2002

Won the title by defeating Keitaro Hoshino.

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Noel Alfonso Arambulet

29 July 2002September 2002

Became champion: 29 July 2002

Won the title by defeating Keitaro Hoshino.

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Keitaro Hoshino

29 January 200229 July 2002

181 days

Became champion: 29 January 2002

Won the title by defeating Joma Gamboa.

First shown in January 2002 rankingsView source

Yutaka Niida

25 August 200122 October 2001

58 days

Became champion: 25 August 2001

Won the title by defeating Chana Porpaoin.

First shown in August 2001 rankingsView source

Chana Porpaoin

16 April 200125 August 2001

131 days

Became champion: 16 April 2001

Won the title by defeating Keitaro Hoshino.

First shown in April 2001 rankingsView source

Keitaro Hoshino

6 December 200016 April 2001

131 days

Became champion: 6 December 2000

Won the title by defeating Joma Gamboa.

First shown in December 2000 rankingsView source

Joma Gamboa

20 August 20006 December 2000

108 days

Became champion: 20 August 2000

Won the title by defeating Noel Arambulet.

First shown in August 2000 rankingsView source

Noel Alfonso Arambulet

9 October 199919 August 2000

315 days

Became champion: 9 October 1999

Won the title by defeating Joma Gamboa.

First shown in January 2000 rankingsView source

Noel Arambulet

9 October 1999June 2000

Became champion: 9 October 1999

Won the vacant title by defeating Joma Gamboa.

First shown in rankingsView source

Ricardo Lopez

13 November 1998July 1999

Became champion: 13 November 1998

Won the vacant title by defeating Rosendo Álvarez.

First shown in rankingsView source

Rosendo Alvarez

2 December 1995November 1998

Became champion: 2 December 1995

Won the title by defeating Chana Porpaoin.

First shown in rankingsView source

Chana Porpaoin

10 February 1993December 1995

Became champion: 10 February 1993

Won the title by defeating Hideyuki Ohashi.

First shown in rankingsView source

Hideyuki Ohashi

14 October 1992February 1993

Became champion: 14 October 1992

Won the title by defeating Choi Hi-yong.

First shown in rankingsView source

Choi Hi Yong

2 February 1991October 1992

Became champion: 2 February 1991

Won the title by defeating Kim Bong-jun.

First shown in rankingsView source

Kim Bong Jun

16 April 1989February 1991

Became champion: 16 April 1989

Won the vacant title by defeating Agustín García.

First shown in rankingsView source

Leo Gamez

10 January 1988April 1989

Became champion: 10 January 1988

Won the title by defeating Kim Bong-Jun.

First shown in rankingsView source

WBA Minimumweight - Interim Champion

Juan Palacios

21 May 2011August 2011

Became champion: 21 May 2011

Won the interim title by defeating Sammy Gutierrez by unanimous decision.

First shown in May 2011 rankingsView source

Sammy Guti

23 October 201021 May 2011

210 days

Became champion: 23 October 2010

Won the interim title by stopping Luis Carrillo in the third round.

First shown in October 2010 rankingsView source

Katsunari Takayama

7 November 2006March 2007

Became champion: 7 November 2006

Won the interim title by technical decision against Carlos Melo after nine rounds.

First shown in October 2006 rankingsView source

Juan Landaeta

31 January 2004October 2004

Became champion: 31 January 2004

Won the interim title by defeating Chana Porpaoin by unanimous decision.

First shown in June 2004 rankingsView source

WBA Minimumweight Title History

WBC Minimumweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in October 1987, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.

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WBC Minimumweight - World Champion

Siyakholwa Kuse

16 May 2026Current

Became champion: 16 May 2026

Won the title by defeating Melvin Jerusalem in their rematch at Emperors Palace in South Africa.

First shown in June 2026 rankingsView source

Melvin Jerusalem

31 March 202416 May 2026

776 days

Became champion: 31 March 2024

Won the title by defeating Yudai Shigeoka.

First shown in April 2024 rankingsView source

Yudai Shigeoka

7 October 202331 March 2024

176 days

Became champion: 7 October 2023

Won the title by defeating Panya Pradabsri.

First shown in November 2023 rankingsView source

Panya Pradabsri

27 November 20207 October 2023

1,044 days

Became champion: 27 November 2020

Won the title by defeating Wanheng Menayothin.

First shown in February 2022 rankingsView source

Wanheng Menayothin

6 November 2014November 2020

Became champion: 6 November 2014

Won the title by defeating Oswaldo Novoa.

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Oswaldo Novoa

5 February 2014November 2014

Became champion: 5 February 2014

Won the title by defeating Xiong Chaozhong.

First shown in rankingsView source

Osvaldo Novoa

5 February 2014June 2014

Became champion: 5 February 2014

Won the title by knocking out Xiong Zhao Zhong in the fifth round.

First shown in May 2014 rankingsView source

Oswaldo Novoa

5 February 20145 February 2014

0 days

Became champion: 5 February 2014

Won the title by defeating Xiong Chaozhong.

First shown in rankingsView source

Chaozhong Xiong

24 November 2012February 2014

Became champion: 24 November 2012

Won the vacant title by defeating Javier Martínez Resendiz.

First shown in rankingsView source

Kazuto Ioka

11 February 2011July 2012

Became champion: 11 February 2011

Won the title by defeating Oleydong Sithsamerchai.

First shown in rankingsView source

Oleydong Sithsamerchai

29 November 2007February 2011

Became champion: 29 November 2007

Won the title by defeating Eagle Den Junlaphan.

First shown in rankingsView source

Oleydong Sithsamerchai

29 November 2007July 2009

Became champion: 29 November 2007

Won the title by defeating Eagle Den Junlaphan.

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Eagle Den Junlaphan

6 August 2005November 2007

Became champion: 6 August 2005

Won the title by defeating Katsunari Takayama.

First shown in rankingsView source

Katsunari Takayama

4 April 2005August 2005

Became champion: 4 April 2005

Won the title by defeating Isaac Bustos.

First shown in rankingsView source

Isaac Bustos

18 December 2004April 2005

Became champion: 18 December 2004

Won the title by defeating Eagle Den Junlaphan.

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Eagle Den Junlaphan

10 January 2004December 2004

Became champion: 10 January 2004

Won the title by defeating José Antonio Aguirre.

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Jose Antonio Aguirre

11 February 2000January 2004

Became champion: 11 February 2000

Won the title by defeating Wandee Singwangcha.

First shown in rankingsView source

Wandee Singwangcha

28 September 1999February 2000

Became champion: 28 September 1999

Promoted from Interim Champion to WBC Champion.

First shown in rankingsView source

Ricardo Lopez

25 October 1990September 1999

Became champion: 25 October 1990

Won the title by defeating Hideyuki Ohashi.

First shown in rankingsView source

Hideyuki Ohashi

7 February 1990October 1990

Became champion: 7 February 1990

Won the title by defeating Choi Jum-Hwan.

First shown in rankingsView source

Choi Jum Hwan

12 November 1989February 1990

Became champion: 12 November 1989

Won the title by defeating Napa Kiatwanchai.

First shown in rankingsView source

Napa Kiatwanchai

13 November 1988November 1989

Became champion: 13 November 1988

Won the title by defeating Hiroki Ioka.

First shown in rankingsView source

Hiroki Ioka

18 October 1987November 1988

Became champion: 18 October 1987

Won the title by defeating Mai Thomburifarm.

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WBC Minimumweight - Interim Champion

Yudai Shigeoka

16 April 2023November 2023

Became champion: 16 April 2023

Won the interim WBC title by knocking out Wilfredo Mendez in the seventh round in Tokyo.

First shown in June 2023 rankingsView source

Juan Palacios

2 August 2008August 2009

Became champion: 2 August 2008

Won the interim WBC title by stopping Omar Soto in the tenth round in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

First shown in August 2009 rankingsView source

Juan Palacios

2 August 2008March 2009

Became champion: 2 August 2008

Won the interim WBC title by stopping Omar Soto in the tenth round in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

First shown in March 2009 rankingsView source

WBC Minimumweight Title History

IBF Minimumweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in June 1987, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.

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IBF Minimumweight - World Champion

Pedro Taduran

28 July 2024Current

Became champion: 28 July 2024

Regained the IBF title by stopping Ginjiro Shigeoka in the ninth round in Japan.

First shown in July 2024 rankingsView source

Ginjiro Shigeoka

7 October 202328 July 2024

295 days

Became champion: 7 October 2023

Won the title by defeating Daniel Valladares.

First shown in October 2023 rankingsView source

Daniel Valladares

1 July 20227 October 2023

463 days

Became champion: 1 July 2022

Won the title by defeating Rene Mark Cuarto.

First shown in July 2022 rankingsView source

Rene Mark Cuarto

27 February 2021May 2022

Became champion: 27 February 2021

Won the title by defeating Pedro Taduran.

First shown in March 2021 rankingsView source

Pedro Taduran

7 September 201927 February 2021

539 days

Became champion: 7 September 2019

Won the title by defeating Samuel Salva.

First shown in September 2019 rankingsView source

DeeJay Kriel

16 February 20194 July 2019

138 days

Became champion: 16 February 2019

Won the title by defeating Carlos Licona.

First shown in February 2019 rankingsView source

Carlos Licona

1 December 201816 February 2019

77 days

Became champion: 1 December 2018

Won the title by defeating Mark Anthony Barriga.

First shown in December 2018 rankingsView source

Hiroto Kyoguchi

23 July 201711 August 2018

384 days

Became champion: 23 July 2017

Won the title by defeating José Argumedo.

First shown in July 2017 rankingsView source

Jose Argumedo

31 December 201523 July 2017

570 days

Became champion: 31 December 2015

Won the title by defeating Katsunari Takayama.

First shown in December 2015 rankingsView source

Katsunari Takayama

31 December 201431 December 2015

365 days

Became champion: 31 December 2014

Won the vacant title by defeating Go Odaira.

First shown in December 2014 rankingsView source

Francisco Rodriguez Jr

9 August 2014October 2014

Became champion: 9 August 2014

Won the title by defeating Katsunari Takayama.

First shown in August 2014 rankingsView source

Katsunari Takayama

30 March 2013June 2014

Became champion: 30 March 2013

Won the title by defeating Mario Rodríguez.

First shown in March 2013 rankingsView source

Mario Rodriguez

1 September 201230 March 2013

210 days

Became champion: 1 September 2012

Won the title by defeating Nkosinathi Joyi.

First shown in September 2012 rankingsView source

Nkosinathi Joyi

26 March 2010July 2012

Became champion: 26 March 2010

Won the title by defeating Raúl García.

First shown in April 2010 rankingsView source

Raul Garcia

14 June 200826 March 2010

650 days

Became champion: 14 June 2008

Won the title by defeating Florante Condes.

First shown in July 2008 rankingsView source

Florante Condes

7 July 200714 June 2008

343 days

Became champion: 7 July 2007

Won the title by defeating Muhammad Rachman.

First shown in August 2007 rankingsView source

Muhammad Rachman

14 September 20047 July 2007

1,026 days

Became champion: 14 September 2004

Won the title by defeating Daniel Reyes.

First shown in December 2005 rankingsView source

Daniel Reyes

4 October 2003September 2004

Became champion: 4 October 2003

Won the title by defeating Edgar Cárdenas.

First shown in rankingsView source

Edgar Cardenas

31 May 2003October 2003

Became champion: 31 May 2003

Won the title by defeating Miguel Barrera.

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Miguel Barrera

9 August 2002May 2003

Became champion: 9 August 2002

Won the title by defeating Roberto Carlos Leyva.

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Roberto Carlos Leyva

29 April 2001August 2002

Became champion: 29 April 2001

Won the vacant title by defeating Daniel Reyes.

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Zolani Petelo

27 December 1997November 2000

Became champion: 27 December 1997

Won the title by defeating Ratanapol Sor Vorapin.

First shown in rankingsView source

Ratanapol Sor Vorapin

18 May 1996December 1997

Became champion: 18 May 1996

Won the vacant title by defeating Jun Arlos.

First shown in rankingsView source

Ratanapol Sor Vorapin

10 December 1992March 1996

Became champion: 10 December 1992

Won the title by defeating Manny Melchor.

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Manny Melchor

6 September 1992December 1992

Became champion: 6 September 1992

Won the title by defeating Fahlan Sakkreerin.

First shown in rankingsView source

Fahlan Sakkreerin

22 February 1990September 1992

Became champion: 22 February 1990

Won the title by defeating Eric Chavez.

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Eric Chavez

21 September 1989February 1990

Became champion: 21 September 1989

Won the title by defeating Nico Thomas.

First shown in rankingsView source

Nico Thomas

17 June 1989September 1989

Became champion: 17 June 1989

Won the title by defeating Samuth Sithnaruepol.

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Samuth Sithnaruepol

24 March 1988June 1989

Became champion: 24 March 1988

Won the vacant title by defeating Domingo Lucas.

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Kyung Yung Lee

14 June 1987December 1987

Became champion: 14 June 1987

Won the title by defeating Masaharu Kawakami.

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IBF Minimumweight - Interim Champion

Ginjiro Shigeoka

16 April 2023January 2024

Became champion: 16 April 2023

Won the interim IBF title by knocking out Rene Mark Cuarto in the ninth round in Tokyo.

First shown in August 2023 rankingsView source

IBF Minimumweight Title History

WBO Minimumweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in May 1993, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.

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WBO Minimumweight - Super Champion

Ivan Calderon

12 September 2006August 2007

Became champion: 12 September 2006

Was designated WBO Super Champion while already holding its minimumweight title.

First shown in September 2006 rankingsView source

WBO Minimumweight - World Champion

Oscar Collazo

27 May 2023Current

Became champion: 27 May 2023

Won the title by stopping Melvin Jerusalem after seven rounds.

First shown in June 2023 rankingsView source

Melvin Jerusalem

6 January 202327 May 2023

141 days

Became champion: 6 January 2023

Won the title by defeating Masataka Taniguchi.

First shown in January 2023 rankingsView source

Masataka Taniguchi

14 December 20216 January 2023

388 days

Became champion: 14 December 2021

Won the title by defeating Wilfredo Méndez.

First shown in January 2022 rankingsView source

Wilfredo Mendez

24 August 201914 December 2021

843 days

Became champion: 24 August 2019

Won the title by defeating Vic Saludar.

First shown in September 2019 rankingsView source

Vic Saludar

13 July 201824 August 2019

407 days

Became champion: 13 July 2018

Won the title by defeating Ryuya Yamanaka.

First shown in July 2018 rankingsView source

Ryuya Yamanaka

27 August 201713 July 2018

320 days

Became champion: 27 August 2017

Won the title by defeating Tatsuya Fukuhara.

First shown in September 2017 rankingsView source

Tatsuya Fukuhara

11 April 201727 August 2017

138 days

Became champion: 11 April 2017

Was recognized as full WBO champion on 11 April 2017, the date explicitly recorded by the Japanese Professional Boxing Association.

First shown in April 2017 rankingsView source

Katsunari Takayama

20 August 201611 April 2017

234 days

Became champion: 20 August 2016

Won the title by defeating Riku Kano.

First shown in September 2016 rankingsView source

Kosei Tanaka

30 May 20157 April 2016

313 days

Became champion: 30 May 2015

Won the title by defeating Julian Yedras.

First shown in June 2015 rankingsView source

Katsunari Takayama

31 December 20143 March 2015

62 days

Became champion: 31 December 2014

Won the title by defeating Go Odaira.

First shown in January 2015 rankingsView source

Francisco Rodriguez Jr

22 March 201415 December 2014

268 days

Became champion: 22 March 2014

Won the title by defeating Merlito Sabillo.

First shown in April 2014 rankingsView source

Merlito Sabillo

April 201322 March 2014

Was elevated from interim to full champion in the April 2013 WBO rankings. The 22 April press conference presented him as champion; it does not establish when the elevation took effect.

First shown in April 2013 rankingsView source

Moises Fuentes

27 August 201119 April 2013

601 days

Became champion: 27 August 2011

Won the title by defeating Raúl García.

First shown in September 2011 rankingsView source

Raul Garcia

24 February 201127 August 2011

184 days

Became champion: 24 February 2011

Promoted after Donnie Nietes vacated to move up in weight.

First shown in March 2011 rankingsView source

Donnie Nietes

30 September 200724 February 2011

1,243 days

Became champion: 30 September 2007

Won the title by defeating Pornsawan Porpramook.

First shown in October 2007 rankingsView source

Ivan Calderon

3 May 200312 September 2006

1,228 days

Became champion: 3 May 2003

Won the title by defeating Eduardo Marquez.

First shown in May 2003 rankingsView source

Eduardo Marquez

28 March 20033 May 2003

36 days

Became champion: 28 March 2003

Won the title by defeating Jorge Mata Ferradal.

First shown in April 2003 rankingsView source

Jorge Mata Ferradal

December 200228 March 2003

Was elevated from interim to full champion after the WBO declined Kermin Guardia’s extension request. A contemporary 19 December 2002 report identifies the November Arango bout as an interim-title defense and confirms the later full-title listing, but does not date the promotion decision.

First shown in December 2002 rankingsView source

Kermin Guardia

30 May 1998November 2002

Became champion: 30 May 1998

Won the title by stopping Eric Jamili in the fifth round.

First shown in January 2000 rankingsView source

Eric Jamili

19 December 1997May 1998

Became champion: 19 December 1997

Won the vacant title by defeating Mickey Cantwell.

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Ricardo Lopez

23 August 1997August 1997

Became champion: 23 August 1997

Won the title by defeating Alex Sánchez.

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Alex Sanchez

22 December 1993August 1997

Became champion: 22 December 1993

Won the vacant title by defeating Orlando Malone.

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Paul Weir

15 May 1993December 1993

Became champion: 15 May 1993

Won the vacant title by defeating Fernando Martínez.

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WBO Minimumweight - Interim Champion

Merlito Sabillo

9 March 2013April 2013

Became champion: 9 March 2013

Won the vacant interim title by stopping Luis de la Rosa in the eighth round.

First shown in March 2013 rankingsView source

Raul Garcia

30 October 201024 February 2011

117 days

Became champion: 30 October 2010

Won the interim title by split decision against Luis De La Rosa.

First shown in November 2010 rankingsView source

Manuel Vargas

6 December 2008October 2009

Became champion: 6 December 2008

Won the interim title by knocking out Daniel Reyes in round four.

First shown in January 2009 rankingsView source

Daniel Reyes

26 September 20086 December 2008

71 days

Became champion: 26 September 2008

Won the interim title by majority decision against Luis Alberto Lazarte.

First shown in October 2008 rankingsView source

WBO Minimumweight Title History

RING Minimumweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in September 1999, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.

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RING Minimumweight - World Champion

Oscar Collazo

16 November 2024Current

Became champion: 16 November 2024

Became The Ring's first minimumweight champion by stopping Thammanoon Niyomtrong in the seventh round in Riyadh.

First shown in December 2024 rankingsView source

RING Minimumweight Title History

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Minimumweight boxing rankings- April 2008

Month-over-month changes since March 2008

Month-over-month changes since March 2008

Month-over-month changes since March 2008

Month-over-month changes since March 2008

WBAApril 2008 vs March 2008

Biggest risers

Biggest fallers

IBFApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

Biggest risers

WBOApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

WBA Minimumweight Title History

WBA Minimumweight - Super Champion

WBA Minimumweight - World Champion

WBA Minimumweight - Interim Champion

WBA Minimumweight Title History

WBC Minimumweight Title History

WBC Minimumweight - World Champion

WBC Minimumweight - Interim Champion

WBC Minimumweight Title History

IBF Minimumweight Title History

IBF Minimumweight - World Champion

IBF Minimumweight - Interim Champion

IBF Minimumweight Title History

WBO Minimumweight Title History

WBO Minimumweight - Super Champion

WBO Minimumweight - World Champion

WBO Minimumweight - Interim Champion

WBO Minimumweight Title History

RING Minimumweight Title History

RING Minimumweight - World Champion

RING Minimumweight Title History

WBA Minimumweight Title History

WBA Minimumweight - Super Champion

WBA Minimumweight - World Champion

WBA Minimumweight - Interim Champion

WBC Minimumweight Title History

WBC Minimumweight - World Champion

WBC Minimumweight - Interim Champion

IBF Minimumweight Title History

IBF Minimumweight - World Champion

IBF Minimumweight - Interim Champion

WBO Minimumweight Title History

WBO Minimumweight - Super Champion

WBO Minimumweight - World Champion

WBO Minimumweight - Interim Champion

RING Minimumweight Title History

RING Minimumweight - World Champion