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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - August 2006

Minimumweight rankings for August 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC August 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2006IBFAugust 2006WBOAugust 2006RINGAugust 2006
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
Muhammad Rachman
Champion
Ivan Calderon
Champion
Vacant
1Carlos Melo
Vacant
Juan Palacios+2Ivan Calderon
2Eriberto Gejon
Vacant
Omar SotoYutaka Niida
3Pornsawan PramukDaniel Reyes+3Jose Luis Varela+1Muhammad Rachman
4Terou MisawaIsaac Bustos+1Oleydong Sithsamerchai+1Eagle Kyowa
5Katsunari TakayamaRodel MayolNEWPornsowan Porpramook+1Katsunari Takayama
6Chana PorpaoinOmar Soto+1Daniel Reyes+1Omar Soto+1
7Juan PalaciosTshepo Lefele+1Samuel GutierrezNEWDaniel Reyes+1
8Satoshi KogumasakaLorenzo Trejo+1Benjie Sorolla-7Rodel Mayol+1
9Ronald Barrera+1Eriberto Gejon+1Rodel MayolIsaac Bustos+1
10Nkosinathi Joyi+1Carlos Melo+1Satoshi KogumazakaEriberto GejonNEW
11Jae Won Kim+1
Vacant
Miguel Tellez
12Gerardo VerdeNEW
Vacant
Donnie Nietes
13Carlos Campos+1
Vacant
Gabriel Pumar
14Jose Luis Varela-5
Vacant
Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum+1
15Omar SotoRafael Lozano-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2006

WBAAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Nkosinathi JoyiUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose Luis VarelaFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • Ronald BarreraFrom #10 to #9
    +1
  • Nkosinathi JoyiUp one spot to #10
    +1
  • Jae Won KimFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose Luis VarelaNow #14 after being #9 last month
    -5

IBFAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Rodel MayolInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan LandaetaOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • Daniel ReyesUp to #3 from #5
    +2

WBOAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Samuel GutierrezInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan LandaetaOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • Juan PalaciosUp to #1 from #3
    +2
  • Jose Luis VarelaClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Oleydong SithsamerchaiClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Benjie SorollaDown 7 places to #8
    -7
  • Rafael LozanoDown one place to #15
    -1

RINGAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Eriberto GejonNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan LandaetaOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • Omar SotoUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Daniel ReyesFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Rodel MayolClimbed a place to #8
    +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.