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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - August 2000

Minimumweight rankings for August 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF August 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2000WBOAugust 2000RINGAugust 2000
🏆Joma GamboaNEW
World Champion
Kermin Guardia
Champion
1
Vacant
Juan Alfonso Keb BaasZolani Petelo
2Chana PorpaoinSizwe SinyabiJose Aguirre
3Daniel ReyesSaman SorjaturongChana Porpaoin
4Jose GarciaEduardo MarquezNoel Arambulet
5Udomdet PorpaoinYura Dima+2Wandee Singwangcha
6Hiroshi MatsumotoDaniel Reyes-1Songkram Porpaoin
7Noel Alfonso Arambulet-7Rathanaphol Sor Vorapin+1Kermin Guardia
8Songkram Porpaoin-1Noel ArambuletNEWJose Garcia
9Satoru Abe-1Kim Ki HwanJoma Gamboa
10Fasan Pongsawan-1Jairo Arango+1Daniel Reyes
11Makoto Suzuki-1Lindi Memani-1
12Andy Tabanas-1Surachai Ringboy
13Takayuki Korogi-1
14Hiroshi Nakajima-1
15Khulile Makeba-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2000

WBAAugust 2000 vs July 2000

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Joma Gamboa(previously Noel Alfonso Arambulet)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Makoto SuzukiDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

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

WBOAugust 2000 vs July 2000

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Daniel ReyesDown one place to #6
    -1
  • Lindi MemaniFrom #10 to #11
    -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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