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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - August 2001

Minimumweight rankings for August 2001. 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 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2001WBOAugust 2001RINGAugust 2001
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Vacant
Kermin Guardia
Champion
🏆Yutaka NiidaNEW
World Champion
1Noel Alfonso ArambuletKhulie MakebaChana Porpaoin
2Jose GarciaYo Sam ChoiJose Aguirre
3Keitaro HoshinoDaniel ReyesRoberto Leyva
4Chana Porpaoin-4Juan Alfonso Keb BaasKeitaro Hoshino
5Joma Gamboa-1Alex SanchezJoma Gamboa
6Kim Ki Hwan-1Joma GamboaNoel Arambulet
7Hiroshi Matsumoto-1Oscar MurilloWandee Singwangcha
8Hiroshi Nakajima-1Eduardo MarquezKermin Guardia
9Fasan Pongsawan-1Jairo ArangoDaniel Reyes
10Daniel ReyesYura DimaYutaka Niida
11Takayuki KorogiSizwe Sinyabi
12Khulile MakebaJose Garcia
13Noel TunacaoNEWKeitaro Hoshino
14Miguel BarreraNoel Arambulet
15Juan LandaetaSurachai Ringboy

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2001

WBAAugust 2001 vs July 2001

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There is a new World Champion: Yutaka Niida(previously Chana Porpaoin)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Maria VegaOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest fallers

  • Joma GamboaSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Kim Ki HwanSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Hiroshi MatsumotoFrom #6 to #7
    -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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