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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - April 2018

Minimumweight rankings for April 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC April 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2018IBFApril 2018WBOApril 2018RINGApril 2018
🏆Thammanoon Niyomtrong
World Champion
Hiroto Kyoguchi
Champion
Ryuya Yamanaka
Champion
Vacant
1Byron Rojas
Vacant
Roberto ParaderoWanheng Menayothin
2Chaozhong Xiong
Vacant
Carlos Licona+13Knockout Cp Freshmart
3Ricardo AstuvilcaMark Anthony BarrigaVic Saludar-1Hiroto Kyoguchi
4Alexis DiazTsubasa KouraMark Anthony BarrigaRyuya Yamanaka+2
5Rey LoretoJaniel RiveraByron RojasByron Rojas-1
6Azael VillarVic SaludarAlexis DiazJose Argumedo-1
7Julio MendozaGabriel MendozaChaozhong XiongSimphiwe Khonco
8Simphiwe KhoncoSimphiwe KhoncoDeeJay KrielLeroy Estrada
9Tsubasa KouraByron RojasRyoki HiraiCarlos Buitrago
10Pedro TaduranJose Argumedo+1Janiel Rivera-7Tatsuya Fukuhara
11DeeJay KrielMasataka Taniguchi+1Gabriel Mendoza-1
12Leyman BenavidesJulio Mendoza+1Pedro Taduran-1
13Xolisa MagushaSamuel Salva+1Joey Canoy-1
14Roberto ParaderoReiya KonishiNEWTsubasa KouraNEW
15Brian Mosinos
Vacant
Panya Pradabsri-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2018

IBFApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Jose ArgumedoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Carlos BuitragoOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Jose ArgumedoUp one spot to #10
    +1
  • Masataka TaniguchiFrom #12 to #11
    +1
  • Julio MendozaClimbed a place to #12
    +1

WBOApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Carlos LiconaUp from #15 to #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Gabriel MendozaDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Carlos LiconaUp 13 places to #2
    +13

Biggest fallers

  • Janiel RiveraDropped from #3 to #10
    -7
  • Vic SaludarSlipped a spot to #3
    -1
  • Gabriel MendozaFrom #10 to #11
    -1

RINGApril 2018 vs March 2018

Biggest risers

  • Ryuya YamanakaNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Byron RojasFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Jose ArgumedoDown one place to #6
    -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.

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