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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - August 2016

Minimumweight rankings for August 2016. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING August 2016 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2016IBFAugust 2016WBOAugust 2016
🏆Thammanoon Niyomtrong
World Champion
Jose Argumedo
Champion
Vacant
1Rey LoretoJose A. JimenezRiku Kano
2Byron Rojas
Vacant
Katsunari Takayama
3Hekkie BudlerTatsuya FukuharaTatsuya Fukuhara
4Simphiwe KhoncoCarlos BuitragoMoises Calleros
5Tatsuya FukuharaByron RojasNEWVic Saludar
6Panya PradabsriXiong Zhao ZhongRyuya Yamanaka
7Wittawas BasapeanRyuji HaraPanya Pradabsri
8Carlos BuitragoSamartlek KokietgymAlexis Diaz
9Ricardo AstuvilcaJaniel RiveraJeffrey Galero
10Siyabonga SiyoHekkie BudlerJaniel Rivera
11Alexis DiazTakumi Sakae+1Carlos Buitrago
12Azael Villar+1Dexter Alimento+1Merlito Sabillo
13Chaozhong Xiong-1Abraham Rodriguez+1Rey Loreto
14Leroy Estrada+1Jessie Espinas+1Reiya Konishi
15Ryuji Hara-1Simphiwe KhoncoNEWTakumi Sakae

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2016

WBAAugust 2016 vs July 2016

Biggest risers

  • Azael VillarFrom #13 to #12
    +1
  • Leroy EstradaClimbed a place to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Chaozhong XiongDown one place to #13
    -1
  • Ryuji HaraSlipped a spot to #15
    -1

IBFAugust 2016 vs July 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Byron RojasNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Katsunari TakayamaWas #5 last month, now WBO Champion

Biggest risers

  • Takumi SakaeFrom #12 to #11
    +1
  • Dexter AlimentoUp one spot to #12
    +1
  • Abraham RodriguezFrom #14 to #13
    +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.

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