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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - April 2008

Minimumweight rankings for April 2008. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
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.
RankWBAApril 2008IBFApril 2008WBOApril 2008RINGApril 2008
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
Florante Condes
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
1Roman GonzalezRaul Garcia+1Daniel ReyesYutaka Niida
2Katsunari Takayama
Vacant
Milan MelindoFlorante Condes
3Yasutaka KurokiRoman Gonzalez+1Samuel GutierrezOleydong Sithsamerchai
4Eagle Den JunlaphanJuan Palacios+1Eddy CastroNEWEagle Kyowa
5Carlos Campos+1Muhammad Rachman+1Raul GarciaMuhammad Rachman
6Nkosinathi Joyi-1Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym+2Nkosinathi JoyiKatsunari Takayama
7Kwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung+2Lorenzo Trejo+2Pornsawan KratingdaenggymDonnie Nietes
8Pornsawan Pramuk-1Ronald Barerra+2Walter TelloOmar Soto
9Terou Misawa-1Jose VarelaNEWJuan PalaciosNkosinathi Joyi
10Milan MelindoRodel Mayol+2Ronald BarreraRaul Garcia
11Yuji KanemitsuYader Escobar+2Ryan Bito
12Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumZukisani KwayibaNEWPigmy Muangchaiyaphum
13Erik RamirezFrancisco Soto+1Edrin Dapudong
14Yader EscobarEriberto Gejon+1Muhammad Rachman
15Zukiani KwayibaOmar Soto

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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

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.