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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — August 2011

Official Minimumweight rankings for August 2011.

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 2011WBCIBFAugust 2011WBOAugust 2011
🏆Thailand flagPornsawan Porpramook
World Champion
Not available for August 2011
South Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi
Champion
Dominican Republic flagRaul Garcia
Champion

1
Vacant
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama▲+1Mexico flagJuan Hernandez
2Thailand flagPigmy Kokietgym
Vacant
Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
3Thailand flagPaipharob Kokietgym▲+2Mexico flagGanigan Lopez▲+1India flagHeri Amol
4Indonesia flagMuhammad Rochim▼-1Thailand flagPigmy Kokietgym▲+1Puerto Rico flagIvan Calderon
5Japan flagAkira Yaegashi▼-1Philippines flagDenver Cuello▲+1Thailand flagWanheng Menayothin
6Mexico flagSammy GutiMexico flagLuis Ceja▲+2Thailand flagOleydong Sithsamerchai
7Thailand flagEkkawit SongnuiMexico flagSammy Gutierrez▲+2Philippines flagJether Oliva
8Mexico flagJesus SilvestreNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▲+4Saudi Arabia flagGideon Buthelezi
9Nicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoMexico flagCarlos Velarde▲+5Colombia flagLuis De La Rosa
10Nicaragua flagYader EscobarMexico flagGerardo Verde▲+5Philippines flagRammel Asenjo
11Mexico flagRaul GarciaNEWNow ChampionMexico flagManuel JimenezNEWMexico flagManuel Jimenez
12Japan flagNorihito Tanaka▼-1Philippines flagFlorante Condes▼-1Mexico flagArmando Torres
13Panama flagWalter Tello▲+1Mexico flagCarlos Velarde▲+1Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
14Mexico flagJuan Hernandez NavarreteNEWMexico flagGerardo Verde▲+1Philippines flagMichael Landero
15Colombia flagLuis De La RosaPhilippines flagMerlito Sabillo

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 2011

WBAAugust 2011 vs July 2011

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    ▲+2
  • PA flag
    Walter TelloUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ID flag
    Muhammad RochimFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Norihito TanakaFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2011 vs July 2011

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • MX flag
    Carlos VelardeJumped from #13 into the top 10
  • MX flag
    Gerardo VerdePreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Tshepo LefeleWas #6 last month
  • MX flag
    Moises FuentesWas #9 last month
  • PH flag
    Florante CondesNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Carlos VelardeImproved from #13 to #9
    ▲+4
  • MX flag
    Gerardo VerdeJumped from #14 to #10
    ▲+4
  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoJumped from #11 to #8
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Florante CondesDown to #12 from #10
    ▼-2