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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - August 2002

Minimumweight rankings for August 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF August 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2002WBOAugust 2002RINGAugust 2002
🏆Noel Alfonso Arambulet
World Champion
Kermin Guardia
Champion
Vacant
1Chana PorpaoinDaniel Reyes+1Jose Aguirre
2Joma GamboaChana Porpaoin+2Miguel Barrera+7
3Keitaro HoshinoNEWKhulie Makeba+2Roberto Leyva-1
4Khulile Makeba-1Alex Sanchez+2Chana Porpaoin-1
5Songkram Porpaoin-1Ivan Calderon+4Noel Arambulet
6Manasak Yootthakit-1Naumchai Ratanachaigym+2Keitaro Hoshino-2
7Daniel Reyes-1Keitaro HoshinoNEWJoma Gamboa-1
8Jae Won Kim-1Jaewom Kim+2Kermin Guardia-1
9Genki Onaka-1Jairo Arango+2Daniel Reyes-1
10Pornsawan Pramuk-1Roberto LeyvaNEWKhulile Makeba
11Wandee Charoen-1Reynaldo Frutos+1
12Juan Landaeta-1Juan Alfonso Keb Baas+1
13Juan Palacios-1Satoshi Kogumazaka+1
14Sarikalek Ekarin-1Joma Gamboa+1
15Heriberto GejonZolani PeteloNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2002

WBAAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Keitaro HoshinoEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Wandee CharoenNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • Khulile MakebaSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Songkram PorpaoinSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Manasak YootthakitFrom #5 to #6
    -1

WBOAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Keitaro HoshinoEnters at #7
  • Jairo ArangoPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • Roberto LeyvaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jorge Mata FerradalPreviously held #1
  • Miguel BarreraOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • Noel ArambuletPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • Ivan CalderonUp 4 places to #5
    +4
  • Chana PorpaoinClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Khulie MakebaFrom #5 to #3
    +2

RINGAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Biggest risers

  • Miguel BarreraNow #2 after being #9 last month
    +7

Biggest fallers

  • Keitaro HoshinoFrom #4 to #6
    -2
  • Roberto LeyvaSlipped a spot to #3
    -1
  • Chana PorpaoinDown one place to #4
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.