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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — August 2014

Official Minimumweight rankings for August 2014.

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 2014WBCIBFAugust 2014WBOAugust 2014
🏆South Africa flagHekkie Budler
World Champion
Not available for August 2014
Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
Champion
Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Thailand flagWanheng MenayothinNEW
2Mexico flagJesus SilvestreJapan flagKatsunari Takayama▲+1Japan flagRyuji Hara▲+1
3Thailand flagChayaphon MoonsriMexico flagJose Argumedo▲+1Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▼-2
4Japan flagRyuji HaraJapan flagRyuji Hara▲+1China flagXiong Zhao Zhong▲+2
5Nicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoJapan flagGo Odaira▲+1Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
6Thailand flagThammanoon NiyomtrongJapan flagShin Ono▲+3Philippines flagMerlito Sabillo▼-2
7Philippines flagRey LoretoJapan flagRyoichi TaguchiNEWYemen flagAli Raymi
8Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▲+2Nicaragua flagByron Rojas▲+6Mexico flagJulian Yedras
9South Africa flagSimphiwe Khonco▲+2Philippines flagMerlito Sabillo▲+1Panama flagLeroy Estrada
10Japan flagKosei Tanaka▲+2Mexico flagCarlos Velarde▲+1Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▲+1
11Peru flagRicardo Astuvilca▲+2Panama flagCarlos OrtegaNEWSaudi Arabia flagSimphiwe Khonco▲+1
12China flagXiong Zhao Zhong▲+2Philippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1Thailand flagSamartlek Kokietgym▲+1
13Yemen flagAli RaymiNEWPanama flagLeroy Estrada▼-6Japan flagGo Odaira▲+1
14Mexico flagJulian YedrasNEWNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▼-6Nicaragua flagByron Rojas▲+1
15Japan flagTakumi SakaeMexico flagJulio Cesar Felix▼-5

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 2014

WBAAugust 2014 vs July 2014

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Simphiwe KhoncoClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • JP flag
    Kosei TanakaUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Ekkawit SongnuiLast ranked #8
  • TH flag
    Wittawas BasapeanPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Simphiwe KhoncoNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Kosei TanakaClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2

IBFAugust 2014 vs July 2014

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryoichi TaguchiInto the top 10 at #7
  • NI flag
    Byron RojasUp from #13 to #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaCurrently at #13
  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Byron RojasImproved from #13 to #8
    ▲+5
  • JP flag
    Shin OnoUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaFell from #6 to #13
    ▼-7
  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoDown 7 places to #14
    ▼-7

WBOAugust 2014 vs July 2014

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Wanheng MenayothinNow ranked #1
  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Wanheng MayanothinWas #2 last month
  • MX flag
    Julio Cesar FelixCurrently at #15

Biggest risers

  • CN flag
    Xiong Zhao ZhongNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Ryuji HaraClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Julio Cesar FelixDown 5 places to #15
    ▼-5
  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoFrom #1 to #3
    ▼-2
  • PH flag
    Merlito SabilloNow ranked #6 (was #4)
    ▼-2