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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - August 2015

Minimumweight rankings for August 2015. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING August 2015 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2015IBFAugust 2015WBOAugust 2015
🏆Hekkie Budler
World Champion
Katsunari Takayama
Champion
Kosei Tanaka
Champion
1Thammanoon Niyomtrong
Vacant
Pigmy Kokietgym
2Carlos Buitrago
Vacant
Ryuji Hara
3Rey LoretoFahlan Sakkreerin Jr+1Takumi Sakae
4Simphiwe KhoncoCarlos Buitrago-1Carlos Buitrago+1
5Ricardo Astuvilca+1Go Odaira+1Merlito SabilloNEW
6Jesus Silvestre+1Xiong Zhao Zhong+1Xiong Zhao Zhong
7Takumi Sakae+1Byron Rojas+2Vic Saludar+1
8Siyabonga SiyoNEWJose ArgumedoJeffrey GaleroNEW
9Jaysever AbcedeNEWTakumi Sakae+1Go Odaira+3
10Alexis DiazRyuji Hara+2Ryuya YamanakaNEW
11Xiong Zhao ZhongDenver CuelloJulian Yedras-2
12Leroy EstradaJaniel RiveraNEWLeroy Estrada+1
13Jose JimenezJose A. JimenezJessie Espinas+1
14Carlos OrtegaJessie EspinasReiya KonishiNEW
15Jessie EspinasAlcides MartinezJaniel RiveraNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2015

WBAAugust 2015 vs July 2015

Entered the top 10

  • Siyabonga SiyoNow ranked #8
  • Jaysever AbcedeNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ryuji HaraPreviously held #5
  • Pigmy KokietgymWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Ricardo AstuvilcaUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Jesus SilvestreClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Takumi SakaeUp one spot to #7
    +1

IBFAugust 2015 vs July 2015

Entered the top 10

  • Ryuji HaraPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Pigmy KokietgymLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • Byron RojasNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Ryuji HaraClimbed from #12 to #10
    +2
  • Fahlan Sakkreerin JrUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Carlos BuitragoFrom #3 to #4
    -1

WBOAugust 2015 vs July 2015

Entered the top 10

  • Merlito SabilloEnters at #5
  • Jeffrey GaleroNow ranked #8
  • Go OdairaNow #9 (was #12)
  • Ryuya YamanakaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose ArgumedoPreviously held #4
  • Byron RojasWas #7 last month
  • Julian YedrasDropped to #11
  • Simphiwe KhoncoOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Go OdairaNow #9 after being #12 last month
    +3
  • Carlos BuitragoFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Vic SaludarFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Julian YedrasSlipped from #9 to #11
    -2

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.