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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - February 2001

Minimumweight rankings for February 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF February 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2001WBOFebruary 2001RINGFebruary 2001
🏆Keitaro Hoshino
World Champion
Kermin Guardia
Champion
1Chana PorpaoinJuan Alfonso Keb BaasJose Aguirre
2Daniel ReyesKhulie MakebaNEWKeitaro Hoshino
3Noel Alfonso ArambuletYo Sam ChoiJoma Gamboa
4Jose GarciaEduardo MarquezNoel Arambulet
5Joma GamboaDaniel ReyesChana Porpaoin
6Hiroshi MatsumotoYura DimaWandee Singwangcha
7Songkram PorpaoinSaman SorjaturongSongkram Porpaoin
8Hiroshi NakajimaSizwe Sinyabi-6Kermin Guardia
9Udomdet PorpaoinChana PorpaoinNEWJose Garcia
10Fasan PongsawanNoel ArambuletDaniel Reyes
11Takayuki KorogiRathanaphol Sor Vorapin
12Khulile MakebaKim Ki Hwan-4
13Maria VegaJose Garcia
14Mongkol SingwanchaSurachai Ringboy
15Makoto SuzukiJairo Arango

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2001

WBOFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kim Ki HwanFell to #12
  • Lindi MemaniPreviously held #9

Biggest fallers

  • Sizwe SinyabiDropped from #2 to #8
    -6
  • Kim Ki HwanFell from #8 to #12
    -4

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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