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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — December 2009

Official Minimumweight rankings for December 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFDecember 2009WBODecember 2009
🏆Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
World Champion
Not available for December 2009
Dominican Republic flagRaul Garcia
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1Japan flagYasutaka KurokiSouth Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+1Philippines flagMilan Melindo
2Philippines flagMilan Melindo
Vacant
Thailand flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum
3Thailand flagKwanthai Chor Nor PattalungPhilippines flagMilan Melindo▲+1Philippines flagRammel Asenjo
4Nicaragua flagYader EscobarSouth Africa flagTshepo Lefele▲+2Saudi Arabia flagNkosinathi Joyi
5Thailand flagPigmy KokietgymNicaragua flagYader EscobarNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
6Panama flagLuis Alberto RiosPhilippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1Mexico flagJuanito Hernandez
7Mexico flagJuan Hernandez NavarreteThailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▲+1Colombia flagRonald Barrera
8Nicaragua flagJuan PalaciosColombia flagRonald Barerra▲+1Philippines flagFlorante Condes
9Philippines flagDenver CuelloPhilippines flagDenver Cuello▲+4India flagMuhammad Rachman
10Mexico flagSammy Guti▲+1Puerto Rico flagDaniel SedaNEWNicaragua flagYader Escobar
11Japan flagAkira Yaegashi▲+1South Africa flagZukisani Kwayiba▲+1Mexico flagIvan Nicolas Meneses Flores
12Thailand flagPornsawan Porpramook▲+1Japan flagKatsunari TakayamaNEWPanama flagLuis A. Rios
13South Africa flagTshepo Lefele▲+1Colombia flagDaniel Reyes▼-3Philippines flagDenver Cuello
14Thailand flagChayaphon MoonsriNEWMexico flagRamon Garcia HiralesNEWJapan flagYasutaka Kuroki
15Nicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoNEWThailand flagWanheng Menayothin

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 2009

WBADecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Sammy GutiPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ivan Nicolas Meneses FloresPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Sammy GutiFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Pornsawan PorpramookFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1

IBFDecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Denver CuelloUp from #12 to #9
  • PR flag
    Daniel SedaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Daniel ReyesFell to #13
  • MX flag
    Lorenzo TrejoPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Denver CuelloUp 3 places to #9
    ▲+3
  • ZA flag
    Tshepo LefeleClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Daniel ReyesNow #13 after #9 last month
    ▼-4
  • NI flag
    Yader EscobarSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1