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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — December 2013

Official Minimumweight rankings for December 2013.

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 2013WBCIBFDecember 2013WBODecember 2013
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Vacant
Not available for December 2013
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Champion
Philippines flagMerlito Sabillo
Champion

1South Africa flagHekkie Budler
Vacant
Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
2Mexico flagJesus Silvestre
Vacant
Thailand flagWanheng Menayothin
3Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin▲+3Japan flagRyuji Hara▲+1Japan flagRyuji Hara
4Thailand flagChayaphon Moonsri▼-1Nicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoNEWSouth Africa flagHekkie Budler
5Japan flagRyuji Hara▼-1Mexico flagJulio Felix▲+1Japan flagShin Ono
6Colombia flagKarluis Diaz▼-1Panama flagWalter Tello▲+1Thailand flagPigmy Kokietgym
7Nicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoNEWPanama flagLeroy Estrada▲+2Yemen flagAli Raymi
8Thailand flagEkkawit Songnui▼-1Philippines flagVirgilio Silvano▲+2Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin Jr
9Thailand flagPigmy Kokietgym▼-1Mexico flagJose Argumedo▲+2Thailand flagYodngoen Tor Chalermchai
10Mexico flagPedro Guevara▼-1Mexico flagCarlos Velarde▲+3Mexico flagJulian Yedras
11Thailand flagWittawas Basapean▼-1Philippines flagMathew Handig▲+1Mexico flagJesus Silvestre
12Panama flagLeroy Estrada▼-1Panama flagGilberto Pedroza▲+2Colombia flagGabriel Mendoza
13Panama flagGilberto PedrozaNicaragua flagAlcides Martinez▲+2Philippines flagDenver Cuello
14South Africa flagSimphiwe KhoncoPhilippines flagRommel AsenjoNEWJapan flagKen Agena
15Philippines flagRonelle FerrerasPhilippines flagIvan Soriano

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 2013

WBADecember 2013 vs November 2013

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Japan flagRyo Miyazaki)

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Wittawas BasapeanJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Fahlan SakkreerinJumped from #6 to #3
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Chayaphon MoonsriSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Ryuji HaraSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • CO flag
    Karluis DiazFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1

IBFDecember 2013 vs November 2013

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoNow in the top 10 at #4
  • MX flag
    Carlos VelardeJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Karluis DiazPreviously held #4
  • MX flag
    Oswaldo NovoaLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Carlos VelardeNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2
  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Virgilio SilvanoUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1