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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - February 2009

Minimumweight rankings for February 2009. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC February 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2009IBFFebruary 2009WBOFebruary 2009RINGFebruary 2009
🏆Roman Gonzalez
World Champion
Raul Garcia
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
🏆Manuel Vargas
Interim Champion
1
Vacant
Ronald Barerra+1Milan MelindoRoman Gonzalez
2Katsunari Takayama
Vacant
Erik RamirezRaul Garcia
3Yasutaka KurokiNkosinathi Joyi+2Ronald Barrera+1Oleydong Sithsamerchai
4Milan MelindoMuhammad RachmanPigmy Muangchaiyaphum+3Florante Condes
5Florante CondesFlorante Condes+1Ryan BitoMuhammad Rachman
6Nkosinathi Joyi+1Yader Escobar+1Florante CondesKatsunari Takayama
7Kwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung+1Lorenzo Trejo+1Walter Tello+1Donnie Nietes
8Carlos Campos+1Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym+1Juanito Hernandez-5Nkosinathi Joyi
9Francisco Rosas-3Rodel Mayol+1Daniel ReyesJuan Palacios
10Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumOmar Soto+1Yader EscobarRonald Barrera
11Yader Escobar+2Milan Melindo+1Michael Arango
12Toshikazu Waga-1Tshepo Lefele+1Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym
13Eriberto Gejon-1Zukisani Kwayiba+1Edrin Dapudong
14Denver Cuello
Vacant
Ganigan LopezNEW
15Gabriel PumarYasutaka Kuroki

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2009

WBAFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Biggest risers

  • Yader EscobarFrom #13 to #11
    +2
  • Nkosinathi JoyiUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Francisco RosasFell from #6 to #9
    -3
  • Toshikazu WagaSlipped a spot to #12
    -1
  • Eriberto GejonDown one place to #13
    -1

IBFFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Biggest risers

  • Nkosinathi JoyiUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Muhammad RachmanFrom #3 to #4
    -1

WBOFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Biggest risers

  • Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumUp 3 places to #4
    +3
  • Ronald BarreraFrom #4 to #3
    +1
  • Walter TelloClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Juanito HernandezDropped from #3 to #8
    -5

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.