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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — August 2000

Official Minimumweight rankings for August 2000.

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
RankWBAAugust 2000WBCIBFWBOAugust 2000
🏆Philippines flagJoma Gamboa
World Champion
Not available for August 2000
Not available for August 2000
Colombia flagKermin Guardia
Champion

1
Vacant
Mexico flagJuan Alfonso Keb
2Thailand flagChana PorpaoinSaudi Arabia flagSizwe Sinyabi
3Colombia flagDaniel ReyesThailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong
4Colombia flagJose GarciaNicaragua flagEduardo Marquez
5Thailand flagUdomdet PorpaoinMongolia flagYura Dima▲+2
6Japan flagHiroshi MatsumotoColombia flagDaniel Reyes▼-1
7Venezuela flagNoel Alfonso ArambuletThailand flagRathanaphol Sor Vorapin▲+1
8Thailand flagSongkram Porpaoin▼-1Venezuela flagNoel ArambuletNEW
9Japan flagSatoru Abe▼-1North Korea flagKim Ki Hwan
10Thailand flagFasan Pongsawan▼-1Panama flagJairo Arango▲+1
11Japan flagMakoto Suzuki▼-1Saudi Arabia flagLindi Memani▼-1
12Country flagAndy Tabanas▼-1Thailand flagSurachai Ringboy
13Japan flagTakayuki Korogi▼-1
14Japan flagHiroshi Nakajima▼-1
15South Africa flagKhulile Makeba▼-1

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 July 2000

WBAAugust 2000 vs July 2000

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Philippines flagJoma Gamboa(previously Venezuela flagNoel Alfonso Arambulet)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Joma GamboaOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • JP flag
    Makoto SuzukiNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Songkram PorpaoinSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Satoru AbeSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Fasan PongsawanFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2000 vs July 2000

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Noel ArambuletInto the top 10 at #8
  • PA flag
    Jairo ArangoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Hussein HusseinMoved up to Flyweight
  • ZA flag
    Lindi MemaniJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • MN flag
    Yura DimaUp to #5 from #7
    ▲+2
  • TH flag
    Rathanaphol Sor VorapinFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • PA flag
    Jairo ArangoUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Daniel ReyesDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • ZA flag
    Lindi MemaniFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1