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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - December 2009

Minimumweight rankings for December 2009. 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 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2009IBFDecember 2009WBODecember 2009RINGDecember 2009
🏆Roman Gonzalez
World Champion
Raul Garcia
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
1Yasutaka KurokiNkosinathi Joyi+1Milan MelindoRoman Gonzalez
2Milan Melindo
Vacant
Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumOleydong Sithsamerchai+1
3Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungMilan Melindo+1Rammel AsenjoRaul Garcia-1
4Yader EscobarTshepo Lefele+2Nkosinathi JoyiNkosinathi Joyi
5Pigmy KokietgymYader EscobarCarlos BuitragoMilan Melindo
6Luis Alberto RiosFlorante Condes+1Juanito HernandezDonnie Nietes
7Juan Hernandez NavarretePornsawan Kratingdaenggym+1Ronald BarreraFlorante Condes
8Juan PalaciosRonald Barerra+1Florante CondesJuan Palacios
9Denver CuelloDenver Cuello+4Muhammad RachmanMuhammad Rachman
10Sammy Guti+1Daniel SedaNEWYader EscobarKatsunari Takayama
11Akira Yaegashi+1Zukisani Kwayiba+1Ivan Nicolas Meneses Flores
12Pornsawan Porpramook+1Katsunari TakayamaNEWLuis A. Rios
13Tshepo Lefele+1Daniel Reyes-3Denver Cuello
14Chayaphon MoonsriNEWRamon GarciaNEWYasutaka Kuroki
15Carlos BuitragoNEWWanheng Menayothin

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2009

WBADecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Sammy GutiPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ivan Nicolas Meneses FloresPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Sammy GutiFrom #11 to #10
    +1
  • Akira YaegashiFrom #12 to #11
    +1
  • Pornsawan PorpramookFrom #13 to #12
    +1

IBFDecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Daniel ReyesFell to #13
  • Lorenzo TrejoPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Denver CuelloUp 3 places to #9
    +3
  • Tshepo LefeleClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Daniel ReyesNow #13 after being #9 last month
    -4
  • Yader EscobarSlipped a spot to #5
    -1

RINGDecember 2009 vs November 2009

Biggest risers

  • Oleydong SithsamerchaiUp one spot to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Raul GarciaFrom #2 to #3
    -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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