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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — February 2008

Official Minimumweight rankings for February 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFFebruary 2008WBO
🏆Japan flagYutaka Niida
World Champion
Not available for February 2008
Philippines flagFlorante Condes
Champion
Not available for February 2008

1Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
Vacant
2Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Vacant
3Nicaragua flagJuan PalaciosNicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez▲+1
4Japan flagYasutaka KurokiNicaragua flagJuan Palacios▲+1
5Japan flagTerou MisawaMexico flagRaul Garcia▲+1
6Thailand flagEagle Den JunlaphanIndonesia flagMuhammad Rachman▲+1
7South Africa flagNkosinathi JoyiColombia flagRonald Barerra▲+1
8Mexico flagCarlos Campos▲+1Philippines flagRodel Mayol▲+1
9Thailand flagPornsawan Pramuk▲+1Nicaragua flagNerys Espinoza▲+2
10Puerto Rico flagOmar Soto▲+1Thailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▲+2
11Philippines flagEriberto Gejon▲+1Mexico flagLorenzo Trejo▲+2
12Thailand flagKwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung▲+2Mexico flagFrancisco Soto▲+2
13Philippines flagMilan Melindo▲+2Philippines flagEriberto Gejon▲+2
14Mexico flagErik RamirezNEW
Vacant
15Nicaragua flagYader EscobarNEW

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 2008

WBAFebruary 2008 vs January 2008

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Omar SotoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Ronald BarreraWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungClimbed from #14 to #12
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Milan MelindoFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Carlos CamposClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1

IBFFebruary 2008 vs January 2008

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Pornsawan KratingdaenggymPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ES flag
    Rafael LozanoLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Nerys EspinozaFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Pornsawan KratingdaenggymClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Lorenzo TrejoClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1