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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — February 2016

Official Minimumweight rankings for February 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFFebruary 2016WBOFebruary 2016
🏆Nicaragua flagByron Rojas
World Champion
Not available for February 2016
Mexico flagJose Argumedo
Champion
Japan flagKosei Tanaka
Champion

1Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
Vacant
Japan flagTakumi Sakae
2Philippines flagRey Loreto
Vacant
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama▲+7
3China flagChaozhong XiongChina flagXiong Zhao Zhong▲+1Philippines flagMerlito Sabillo
4South Africa flagHekkie BudlerJapan flagTakumi Sakae▲+1Japan flagRyuya Yamanaka
5South Africa flagSiyabonga Siyo▼-1Colombia flagJose A. Jimenez▲+3China flagChao Xiong Zhong
6Mexico flagJesus Silvestre▼-1Japan flagKatsunari TakayamaMexico flagJesus Silvestre
7Peru flagRicardo Astuvilca▼-1Japan flagRyuji HaraVenezuela flagAlexis DiazNEW
8Japan flagTakumi Sakae▼-1Puerto Rico flagJaniel Rivera▲+1Philippines flagJeffrey Galero
9South Africa flagSimphiwe Khonco▲+1Japan flagTatsuya Fukuhara▲+2Philippines flagRey LoretoNEW
10Thailand flagPanya PradabsriNEWThailand flagSamartlek Kokietgym▲+2Thailand flagPanya PradabsriNEW
11Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▲+1Philippines flagMerlito Sabillo▲+2Saudi Arabia flagSiyabonga SiyoNEW
12Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▼-3South Africa flagSiyabonga SiyoNEWPanama flagLeroy Estrada▲+1
13Colombia flagJose Jimenez▲+2Japan flagRiku KanoNEWPuerto Rico flagJaniel Rivera▲+1
14Panama flagLeroy EstradaPhilippines flagDenver CuelloJapan flagReiya Konishi▲+1
15Panama flagAzael VillarNEW
Vacant
Saudi Arabia flagSimphiwe KhoncoNEW

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 2016

WBAFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Nicaragua flagByron Rojas(previously South Africa flagHekkie Budler)

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Panya PradabsriInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Byron RojasLast ranked #8
  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Jose JimenezFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Simphiwe KhoncoFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoNow #12 after #9 last month
    ▼-3
  • ZA flag
    Siyabonga SiyoDown one place to #5
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Jesus SilvestreFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1

IBFFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Tatsuya FukuharaPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • TH flag
    Samartlek KokietgymUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Fahlan Sakkreerin JrPreviously held #3
  • JP flag
    Go OdairaPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Jose A. JimenezJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • JP flag
    Tatsuya FukuharaNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    ▲+2
  • TH flag
    Samartlek KokietgymUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2

WBOFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazNow ranked #7
  • PH flag
    Rey LoretoInto the top 10 at #9
  • TH flag
    Panya PradabsriEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • NI flag
    Byron RojasWas #7 last month
  • JP flag
    Go OdairaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Katsunari TakayamaJumped from #9 to #2
    ▲+7
  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1
  • PR flag
    Janiel RiveraFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1