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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - August 2008

Minimumweight rankings for August 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2008IBFAugust 2008WBOAugust 2008RINGAugust 2008
🏆Roman GonzalezNEW
World Champion
Raul Garcia
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Vacant
Daniel ReyesYutaka Niida
2Katsunari Takayama
Vacant
Milan MelindoRaul Garcia
3Carlos CamposMuhammad Rachman+1Erik RamirezOleydong Sithsamerchai
4Florante CondesPornsawan Kratingdaenggym+1Luis LazarteNEWEagle Kyowa
5Yasutaka KurokiFlorante Condes+1Muhammad Rachman-1Florante Condes
6Yutaka Niida-6Lorenzo Trejo+1Florante Condes-1Muhammad Rachman
7Eagle Den Junlaphan-1Zukisani Kwayiba+1Walter Tello-1Katsunari Takayama
8Nkosinathi Joyi-1Nkosinathi Joyi+1Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym-1Donnie Nietes
9Kwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung-1Jose Varela+1Eddy CastroJuan PalaciosNEW
10Pornsawan Pramuk-1Yader Escobar+1Ryan BitoNkosinathi Joyi
11Yuji KanemitsuRodel Mayol+1Yader Escobar
12Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumTshepo Lefele+1Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum
13Erik RamirezRonald Barerra+1Michael Arango
14Toshikazu WagaNEWSonny Boy Jaro+1Zukisani KwayibaNEW
15Yader Escobar-1Edrin Dapudong

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2008

WBAAugust 2008 vs July 2008

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Roman Gonzalez(previously Yutaka Niida)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Terou MisawaWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • Eagle Den JunlaphanFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Nkosinathi JoyiDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungDown one place to #9
    -1

WBOAugust 2008 vs July 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Luis LazarteNow in the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ronald BarreraWas #8 last month

Biggest fallers

  • Muhammad RachmanFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Florante CondesSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Walter TelloSlipped a spot to #7
    -1

RINGAugust 2008 vs July 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Juan PalaciosNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Omar SotoPreviously held #9

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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