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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - December 2002

Minimumweight rankings for December 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF December 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2002WBODecember 2002RINGDecember 2002
🏆Noel Alfonso Arambulet
World Champion
Jorge Mata FerradalNEW
Champion
Vacant
1Chana PorpaoinDaniel ReyesJose Aguirre
2Joma GamboaIvan Calderon+1Ronald BarreraNEW
3Khulile Makeba+1Chana Porpaoin-1Roberto Leyva
4Katsunari Takayama+1Naumchai RatanachaigymChana Porpaoin
5Daniel Reyes+1Khulie MakebaNoel Arambulet
6Jae Won Kim+1Keitaro HoshinoKeitaro Hoshino
7Keitaro Hoshino-4Joma Gamboa+6Joma Gamboa
8Manasak YootthakitJaewom Kim-1Daniel Reyes
9Genki OnakaRoberto Leyva+1Kermin Guardia
10Pornsawan PramukJuan Alfonso Keb Baas-2Juan Palacios
11Wandee CharoenReynaldo Frutos
12Juan LandaetaSatoshi Kogumazaka
13Sarikalek EkarinJose OspinoNEW
14Heriberto GejonEduardo MarquezNEW
15Decho BankluaygymJairo Arango-6

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2002

WBADecember 2002 vs November 2002

Biggest risers

  • Khulile MakebaClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Katsunari TakayamaClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Daniel ReyesUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Keitaro HoshinoDown 4 places to #7
    -4

WBODecember 2002 vs November 2002

🏆

There is a new Champion: Jorge Mata Ferradal(previously Kermin Guardia)

Entered the top 10

  • Joma GamboaJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jairo ArangoFell to #15

Biggest risers

  • Joma GamboaNow #7 after being #13 last month
    +6
  • Ivan CalderonUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Roberto LeyvaUp one spot to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jairo ArangoNow #15 after being #9 last month
    -6
  • Juan Alfonso Keb BaasDown to #10 from #8
    -2
  • Chana PorpaoinDown one place to #3
    -1

RINGDecember 2002 vs November 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Ronald BarreraEnters at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Miguel BarreraOut of the top 10 after being #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.

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