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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — December 2014

Official Minimumweight rankings for December 2014.

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 2014WBCIBFDecember 2014WBODecember 2014
🏆South Africa flagHekkie Budler
World Champion
Not available for December 2014
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Champion
Vacant

1Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
Vacant
Japan flagKatsunari TakayamaNow Champion
2Mexico flagJesus Silvestre
Vacant
Japan flagGo Odaira
3Japan flagKosei TanakaMexico flagJose Argumedo▲+1Mexico flagJulian Yedras
4Venezuela flagAlexis DiazNicaragua flagByron Rojas▲+5Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz
5Philippines flagRey LoretoJapan flagShin Ono▲+2Japan flagKosei Tanaka
6South Africa flagSimphiwe KhoncoJapan flagGo OdairaThailand flagPigmy Kokietgym▲+1
7Nicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoVenezuela flagAlexis DiazNEWMexico flagJose Argumedo▲+3
8Japan flagRyuji Hara▲+1Mexico flagJulian YedrasNEWYemen flagAli Raymi
9Indonesia flagMuhammad RochimNEWThailand flagPigmy KokietgymNEWNicaragua flagByron Rojas
10Peru flagRicardo AstuvilcaMexico flagEduardo MartinezNEWSaudi Arabia flagSimphiwe Khonco▲+1
11Mexico flagJulian YedrasJapan flagTakumi SakaeNEWPanama flagCarlos Ortega▲+1
12Japan flagTakumi SakaeJapan flagRyuji Hara▼-7Mexico flagEduardo Martinez▲+1
13Philippines flagJeffrey GaleroNEWPhilippines flagFlorante CondesJapan flagTakumi Sakae▲+1
14China flagXiong Zhao ZhongPanama flagLeroy EstradaPhilippines flagJeffrey Galero▲+1
15Nicaragua flagByron Castellon
Vacant
Philippines flagJessie EspinasNEW

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 2014

WBADecember 2014 vs November 2014

Entered the top 10

  • ID flag
    Muhammad RochimEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Carlos OrtegaOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ryuji HaraUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

IBFDecember 2014 vs September 2014

🏆

There is a new Champion: Japan flagKatsunari Takayama(previously Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr)

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazNow ranked #7
  • MX flag
    Julian YedrasNow ranked #8
  • TH flag
    Pigmy KokietgymNow in the top 10 at #9
  • MX flag
    Eduardo MartinezNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Katsunari TakayamaPreviously held #3
  • JP flag
    Ryuji HaraDown to #12
  • JP flag
    Ryoichi TaguchiWas #8 last month
  • PH flag
    Merlito SabilloWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Byron RojasImproved from #9 to #4
    ▲+5
  • JP flag
    Shin OnoUp to #5 from #7
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Ryuji HaraDropped from #5 to #12
    ▼-7

WBODecember 2014 vs November 2014

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr)

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Simphiwe KhoncoClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Merlito SabilloWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoJumped from #10 to #7
    ▲+3
  • TH flag
    Pigmy KokietgymFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Simphiwe KhoncoFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1