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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - February 2012

Minimumweight rankings for February 2012. 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 2012 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2012IBFFebruary 2012WBOFebruary 2012RINGFebruary 2012
🏆Akira Yaegashi
World Champion
Nkosinathi Joyi
Champion
Moises Fuentes
Champion
Vacant
1Paipharob KokietgymKatsunari Takayama+1Carlos BuitragoNkosinathi Joyi
2Pigmy Kokietgym
Vacant
Ivan CalderonKazuto Ioka
3Pornsawan PorpramookGanigan Lopez+1Heri AmolMoises Fuentes
4Edwin Diaz+1Denver Cuello+1Raul GarciaRaul Garcia
5Jesus Silvestre-1Pigmy Kokietgym+1Merlito Sabillo+3Juan Palacios
6Muhammad RochimCarlos Buitrago+2Wanheng Menayothin-1Wanheng Menayothin
7Ekkawit SongnuiHekkie BudlerLuis De La RosaDenver Cuello
8Carlos BuitragoMario Rodriguez+2Oleydong Sithsamerchai-2Katsunari Takayama
9Yader EscobarMerlito Sabillo+2Rammel AsenjoFlorante Condes
10Takuya MitamuraMathew Handig+2Osvaldo RazonNEWAkira Yaegashi
11Merlito SabilloManuel Jimenez+2Hekkie Budler
12Chayaphon MoonsriJether Rodrigo Oliva+2Carlos VelardeNEW
13Luis De La RosaCarlos Velarde+2Michael Landero
14Carlos VelardeFlorante CondesNEWGabriel Mendoza+1
15Denver CuelloKatsunari Takayama-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2012

WBAFebruary 2012 vs January 2012

Biggest risers

  • Edwin DiazFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jesus SilvestreSlipped a spot to #5
    -1

IBFFebruary 2012 vs January 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Mathew HandigClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sammy GutierrezPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Carlos BuitragoFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Mario RodriguezClimbed a place to #8
    +1
  • Merlito SabilloClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Hekkie BudlerFrom #6 to #7
    -1

WBOFebruary 2012 vs January 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Osvaldo RazonEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Manuel JimenezLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Merlito SabilloUp 3 places to #5
    +3
  • Gabriel MendozaClimbed a place to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Katsunari TakayamaDropped from #12 to #15
    -3
  • Oleydong SithsamerchaiFrom #6 to #8
    -2
  • Wanheng MenayothinSlipped a spot to #6
    -1

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.