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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - December 2005

Minimumweight rankings for December 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC December 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2005IBFDecember 2005WBODecember 2005RINGDecember 2005
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
Muhammad Rachman
Champion
Ivan Calderon
Champion
Vacant
1Juan LandaetaOmar SotoRodel MayolYutaka Niida
2Carlos Melo
Vacant
Satoshi KogumazakaMuhammad Rachman
3Eriberto GejonRodel MayolTshepo LefeleNEWIvan Calderon
4Pornsawan Pramuk+1Juan LandaetaMiguel Tellez-1Eagle Kyowa
5Satoshi Kogumasaka+1Daniel ReyesOmar Soto+2Katsunari Takayama
6Terou Misawa+2Isaac BustosJuan PalaciosIsaac Bustos
7Chana Porpaoin
Vacant
Isaac Bustos-2Juan Landaeta
8Ronald Barrera+7
Vacant
Oleydong SithsamerchaiOmar Soto
9Juan Palacios+1Luis LazarteJuan LandaetaDaniel Reyes
10Katsunari Takayama+1Tshepo LefelePornsowan PorpramookRodel Mayol
11Rodel Mayol-7Lorenzo TrejoDonnie NietesNEW
12Wilfrido ValdezCarlos MeloRafael Lozano
13Nkosinathi Joyi
Vacant
Lorenzo Trejo
14Jae Won KimJulius AlcosBenjie Sorolla
15Jose Luis VarelaNEWDaniel Reyes-11

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2005

WBADecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Ronald BarreraUp from #15 to #8
  • Katsunari TakayamaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rodel MayolJust outside at #11
  • Junichiro KanedaOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Ronald BarreraUp 7 places to #8
    +7
  • Terou MisawaFrom #8 to #6
    +2
  • Pornsawan PramukFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Rodel MayolDropped from #4 to #11
    -7

WBODecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Tshepo LefeleEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Daniel ReyesFell to #15

Biggest risers

  • Omar SotoClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Daniel ReyesNow #15 after being #4 last month
    -11
  • Isaac BustosDown to #7 from #5
    -2
  • Miguel TellezDown one place to #4
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.