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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - December 2011

Minimumweight rankings for December 2011. 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 2011 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2011IBFDecember 2011WBODecember 2011RINGDecember 2011
🏆Akira Yaegashi
World Champion
Nkosinathi Joyi
Champion
Moises Fuentes
Champion
Vacant
1Paipharob KokietgymKatsunari Takayama+1Carlos BuitragoNkosinathi JoyiNEW
2Pigmy Kokietgym
Vacant
Ivan CalderonKazuto IokaNEW
3Muhammad RochimGanigan Lopez+1Heri AmolMoises FuentesNEW
4Pornsawan PorpramookDenver Cuello+1Raul GarciaRaul GarciaNEW
5Jesus SilvestrePigmy Kokietgym+1Wanheng MenayothinJuan PalaciosNEW
6Edwin DiazHekkie Budler+1Oleydong SithsamerchaiWanheng MenayothinNEW
7Ekkawit SongnuiCarlos Buitrago+3Luis De La RosaDenver CuelloNEW
8Carlos BuitragoSammy Gutierrez+1Merlito SabilloKatsunari TakayamaNEW
9Yader EscobarMario Rodriguez+4Rammel AsenjoFlorante CondesNEW
10Takuya MitamuraMerlito SabilloNEWManuel JimenezAkira YaegashiNEW
11Juan Hernandez NavarreteMathew HandigNEWCarlos Velarde
12Merlito SabilloManuel JimenezKatsunari Takayama
13Chayaphon MoonsriJether Rodrigo Oliva+1Michael Landero
14Luis De La RosaCarlos Velarde+1Juan Hernandez Navarrete
15Carlos VelardeJether Oliva

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2011

IBFDecember 2011 vs November 2011

Entered the top 10

  • Mario RodriguezNow #9 (was #12)
  • Merlito SabilloNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luis CejaPreviously held #7
  • Gerardo VerdePreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Mario RodriguezImproved from #12 to #9
    +3
  • Carlos BuitragoFrom #9 to #7
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Manuel JimenezFrom #11 to #12
    -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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