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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - April 2009

Minimumweight rankings for April 2009. 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 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2009IBFApril 2009WBOApril 2009RINGApril 2009
🏆Roman Gonzalez
World Champion
Raul Garcia
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
🏆Manuel Vargas
Interim Champion
1Katsunari Takayama+1Ronald Barerra+1Milan MelindoRoman Gonzalez
2Yasutaka Kuroki+1
Vacant
Ronald BarreraRaul Garcia
3Milan Melindo+1Nkosinathi Joyi+1Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumOleydong Sithsamerchai
4Kwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung+3Florante Condes+2Ryan BitoFlorante Condes
5Florante CondesMilan Melindo+7Florante CondesMilan Melindo
6Nkosinathi JoyiYader Escobar+1Erik RamirezMuhammad Rachman
7Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum+1Muhammad Rachman-2Walter TelloKatsunari Takayama
8Yader Escobar+1Lorenzo TrejoJuanito HernandezDonnie Nietes
9Toshikazu Waga+1Pornsawan KratingdaenggymDaniel ReyesNkosinathi Joyi
10Denver Cuello+2Rodel MayolYader EscobarJuan Palacios
11Walter TelloNEWOmar SotoMichael Arango
12Juan Hernandez Navarrete+2Tshepo Lefele+1Nkosinathi JoyiNEW
13Ivan Nicolas Meneses Flores+2Zukisani Kwayiba+1Edrin Dapudong
14Ronald BarreraNEW
Vacant
Denver CuelloNEW
15Tshepo LefeleNEWYasutaka Kuroki

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2009

WBAApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Denver CuelloUp from #12 to #10

Biggest risers

  • Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungJumped from #7 to #4
    +3
  • Denver CuelloFrom #12 to #10
    +2
  • Juan Hernandez NavarreteClimbed from #14 to #12
    +2

IBFApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Milan MelindoPreviously #11, enters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Omar SotoNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Milan MelindoUp 6 places to #5
    +6
  • Florante CondesClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Muhammad RachmanDropped from #4 to #7
    -3
  • Lorenzo TrejoFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Pornsawan KratingdaenggymDown one place to #9
    -1

RINGApril 2009 vs March 2009

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Giovanni Segura)

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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