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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - August 2009

Minimumweight rankings for August 2009. 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 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2009IBFAugust 2009WBOAugust 2009RINGAugust 2009
🏆Roman Gonzalez
World Champion
Raul Garcia
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
🏆Manuel Vargas
Interim Champion
1Yasutaka Kuroki+1Nkosinathi Joyi+1Milan MelindoRoman Gonzalez
2Milan Melindo+1
Vacant
Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumRaul Garcia
3Kwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung+1Milan Melindo+1Rammel AsenjoOleydong Sithsamerchai
4Yader Escobar+3Yader Escobar+1Juanito HernandezNkosinathi Joyi
5Katsunari TakayamaRonald Barerra+1Nkosinathi Joyi+1Milan Melindo
6Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumFlorante Condes+1Ronald Barrera+1Donnie Nietes
7Juan Hernandez Navarrete+1Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym+1Florante Condes+1Florante Condes
8Luis Alberto Rios+1Daniel Reyes+1Daniel Reyes+1Juan Palacios
9Denver Cuello+1Tshepo Lefele+3Yader Escobar+1Muhammad Rachman
10Ivan Nicolas Meneses Flores+1Lorenzo Trejo+1Ivan Nicolas Meneses Flores+1Katsunari Takayama
11Sammy Guti+1Zukisani Kwayiba+2Luis A. RiosNEW
12Akira Yaegashi+1Denver CuelloNEWErik Ramirez
13Pornsawan PorpramookNEWErik Ramirez+1Denver Cuello
14Ronald BarreraMuhammad Rachman+1Yasutaka Kuroki
15Tshepo LefeleWanheng MenayothinNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2009

WBAAugust 2009 vs July 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Ivan Nicolas Meneses FloresUp from #11 - now #10

Biggest risers

  • Yader EscobarUp 3 places to #4
    +3
  • Yasutaka KurokiUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Milan MelindoClimbed a place to #2
    +1

IBFAugust 2009 vs July 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Tshepo LefelePreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Omar SotoPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Tshepo LefeleFrom #11 to #9
    +2
  • Zukisani KwayibaFrom #12 to #11
    +1

WBOAugust 2009 vs July 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Ivan Nicolas Meneses FloresUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Walter TelloLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • Nkosinathi JoyiUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Ronald BarreraFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Florante CondesClimbed a place 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.

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