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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — December 2001

Official Minimumweight rankings for December 2001.

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
RankWBADecember 2001WBCIBFWBODecember 2001
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Not available for December 2001
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Colombia flagKermin Guardia
Champion

1Venezuela flagNoel Alfonso ArambuletColombia flagDaniel Reyes
2Japan flagKeitaro HoshinoSaudi Arabia flagKhulie Makeba
3Philippines flagJoma GamboaPanama flagJairo Arango
4Thailand flagChana PorpaoinPuerto Rico flagAlex Sanchez
5Colombia flagJose GarciaPhilippines flagJoma Gamboa
6South Korea flagKim Ki HwanVenezuela flagNoel Arambulet▲+1
7Japan flagHiroshi MatsumotoColombia flagMiguel Barrera▲+8
8Japan flagHiroshi NakajimaMexico flagJuan Alfonso Keb▼-2
9Colombia flagDaniel ReyesJapan flagSatoshi Kogumazaka
10South Africa flagKhulile MakebaColombia flagJose Garcia
11Puerto Rico flagAlex SanchezPuerto Rico flagIvan Calderon
12Panama flagJairo ArangoJapan flagKeitaro Hoshino
13Venezuela flagJuan Landaeta▲+1Saudi Arabia flagZolani Petelo
14Philippines flagNoel Tunacao▼-1Colombia flagJuanito Herrera
15Country flagMiguel BarreraSaudi Arabia flagSizwe Sinyabi▼-7

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 November 2001

WBADecember 2001 vs November 2001

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Juan LandaetaFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Noel TunacaoSlipped a spot to #14
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2001 vs November 2001

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Miguel BarreraJumped from #15 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Sizwe SinyabiDown to #15

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Miguel BarreraNow #7 after #15 last month
    ▲+8
  • VE flag
    Noel ArambuletFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Sizwe SinyabiDropped from #8 to #15
    ▼-7
  • MX flag
    Juan Alfonso KebSlipped from #6 to #8
    ▼-2