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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — August 2008

Official Minimumweight rankings for August 2008.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAAugust 2008WBCIBFAugust 2008WBOAugust 2008
🏆Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
World Champion
Not available for August 2008
Dominican Republic flagRaul Garcia
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Colombia flagDaniel Reyes
2Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Vacant
Philippines flagMilan Melindo
3Mexico flagCarlos CamposIndonesia flagMuhammad Rachman▲+1Mexico flagErik Ramirez
4Philippines flagFlorante CondesThailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▲+1Argentina flagLuis LazarteNEW
5Japan flagYasutaka KurokiPhilippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1India flagMuhammad Rachman▼-1
6Japan flagYutaka NiidaMexico flagLorenzo Trejo▲+1Philippines flagFlorante Condes▼-1
7Thailand flagEagle Den Junlaphan▼-1South Africa flagZukisani Kwayiba▲+1Panama flagWalter Tello▼-1
8South Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi▼-1South Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+1Thailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▼-1
9Thailand flagKwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung▼-1Venezuela flagJose Varela▲+1Nicaragua flagEddy Castro
10Thailand flagPornsawan Pramuk▼-1Nicaragua flagYader Escobar▲+1Philippines flagRyan Bito
11Japan flagYuji KanemitsuPhilippines flagRodel Mayol▲+1Nicaragua flagYader Escobar
12Thailand flagPigmy MuangchaiyaphumSouth Africa flagTshepo Lefele▲+1Country flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum
13Mexico flagErik RamirezColombia flagRonald Barerra▲+1Colombia flagMichael Arango
14Japan flagToshikazu WagaNEWPhilippines flagSonny Boy Jaro▲+1Saudi Arabia flagZukisani KwayibaNEW
15Nicaragua flagYader Escobar▼-1Philippines flagEdrin Dapudong

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since July 2008

WBAAugust 2008 vs July 2008

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez(previously Japan flagYutaka Niida)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Roman GonzalezLast ranked #1
  • JP flag
    Terou MisawaWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

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

WBOAugust 2008 vs July 2008

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Luis LazarteNow in the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Ronald BarreraWas #8 last month

Biggest fallers

  • ID flag
    Muhammad RachmanFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Florante CondesSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • PA flag
    Walter TelloSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1