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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — February 2001

Official Minimumweight rankings for February 2001.

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
RankWBAFebruary 2001WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2001
🏆Japan flagKeitaro Hoshino
World Champion
Not available for February 2001
Not available for February 2001
Colombia flagKermin Guardia
Champion

1Thailand flagChana PorpaoinMexico flagJuan Alfonso Keb
2Colombia flagDaniel ReyesSaudi Arabia flagKhulie MakebaNEW
3Venezuela flagNoel Alfonso ArambuletSouth Korea flagYo Sam ChoiNEW
4Colombia flagJose GarciaNicaragua flagEduardo Marquez
5Philippines flagJoma GamboaColombia flagDaniel Reyes
6Japan flagHiroshi MatsumotoMongolia flagYura Dima
7Thailand flagSongkram PorpaoinThailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong
8Japan flagHiroshi NakajimaSaudi Arabia flagSizwe Sinyabi▼-6
9Thailand flagUdomdet PorpaoinThailand flagChana PorpaoinNEW
10Thailand flagFasan PongsawanVenezuela flagNoel Arambulet
11Japan flagTakayuki KorogiThailand flagRathanaphol Sor Vorapin
12South Africa flagKhulile MakebaNorth Korea flagKim Ki Hwan▼-4
13Ecuador flagMaria VegaColombia flagJose Garcia
14Thailand flagMongkol SingwanchaThailand flagSurachai Ringboy
15Japan flagMakoto SuzukiPanama flagJairo Arango

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 January 2001

WBOFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Khulie MakebaNow ranked #2
  • TH flag
    Chana PorpaoinInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • KR flag
    Kim Ki HwanFell to #12
  • ZA flag
    Lindi MemaniPreviously held #9

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Sizwe SinyabiDropped from #2 to #8
    ▼-6
  • KR flag
    Kim Ki HwanFell from #8 to #12
    ▼-4