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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — April 2019

Official Minimumweight rankings for April 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFApril 2019WBOApril 2019
🏆Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
World Champion
Not available for April 2019
South Africa flagDeeJay Kriel
Champion
Philippines flagVic Saludar
Champion

1Mexico flagJose ArgumedoPhilippines flagSamuel SalvaPhilippines flagSamuel Salva▲+1
2Peru flagRicardo Astuvilca
Vacant
Philippines flagRoberto Paradero▼-1
3Nicaragua flagJulio MendozaPhilippines flagMark Anthony BarrigaMexico flagJose Argumedo
4Nicaragua flagJerson OrtizMexico flagElwin Soto CastroPuerto Rico flagWilfredo Mendez
5Nicaragua flagByron RojasPhilippines flagPedro TaduranNicaragua flagByron Rojas
6Venezuela flagAlexis DiazMexico flagJose ArgumedoJapan flagMasataka Taniguchi
7Nicaragua flagLeyman Benavides▲+1Philippines flagRene Mark CuartoPuerto Rico flagJaniel Rivera▲+4
8Philippines flagRey Loreto▲+1Philippines flagMelvin JerusalemPhilippines flagPedro TaduranNEW
9Philippines flagArar Andales▲+1Japan flagNorihito TanakaJapan flagNorihito Tanaka▲+1
10Philippines flagSamuel SalvaNEWMexico flagCarlos LiconaPhilippines flagJoey Canoy▲+2
11China flagChaozhong XiongNicaragua flagLeyman BenavidesPhilippines flagMelvin Jerusalem▲+2
12Thailand flagPanya PradabsriPuerto Rico flagWilfredo MendezChina flagChaozhong Xiong▼-5
13Japan flagNorihito TanakaPhilippines flagLito DanteNicaragua flagEliezer Gazo▲+1
14Mexico flagBrian MosinosPuerto Rico flagJaniel RiveraMexico flagBrian Mosinos▲+1
15Tanzania flagOmari KimweriNicaragua flagByron RojasPhilippines flagArar AndalesNEW

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 2019

WBAApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Samuel SalvaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Tsubasa KouraLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Leyman BenavidesClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Rey LoretoFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Arar AndalesFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

WBOApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Janiel RiveraUp from #11 - now #7
  • PH flag
    Pedro TaduranInto the top 10 at #8
  • PH flag
    Joey CanoyUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CN flag
    Chaozhong XiongDown to #12
  • PH flag
    Rene Mark CuartoLast ranked #8
  • JP flag
    Tsubasa KouraLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Janiel RiveraJumped from #11 to #7
    ▲+4
  • PH flag
    Joey CanoyClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Melvin JerusalemNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • CN flag
    Chaozhong XiongDropped from #7 to #12
    ▼-5
  • PH flag
    Roberto ParaderoDown one place to #2
    ▼-1