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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — February 2019

Official Minimumweight rankings for February 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFFebruary 2019WBOFebruary 2019
🏆Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
World Champion
Not available for February 2019
South Africa flagDeeJay Kriel
Champion
Philippines flagVic Saludar
Champion

1Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz
Vacant
Philippines flagRoberto Paradero
2Mexico flagJose Argumedo
Vacant
Japan flagMasataka Taniguchi
3Peru flagRicardo AstuvilcaPhilippines flagMark Anthony BarrigaThailand flagPanya Pradabsri▲+1
4Nicaragua flagJulio MendozaPhilippines flagSamuel SalvaJapan flagShin Ono▲+1
5Philippines flagMark Anthony BarrigaPhilippines flagRene Mark CuartoPhilippines flagSamuel SalvaNEW
6Nicaragua flagJerson OrtizMexico flagElwin Soto CastroChina flagChaozhong XiongNEW
7Nicaragua flagByron RojasPhilippines flagPedro Taduran▲+1Puerto Rico flagWilfredo Mendez
8Japan flagTsubasa KouraMexico flagJose Argumedo▲+1Philippines flagRene Mark Cuarto
9Nicaragua flagLeyman BenavidesPhilippines flagMelvin Jerusalem▲+1Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▼-3
10Philippines flagRey LoretoMexico flagCarlos LiconaJapan flagTsubasa Koura▼-1
11China flagChaozhong XiongJapan flagTsubasa KouraPhilippines flagJoey Canoy▼-1
12Thailand flagPanya PradabsriJapan flagNorihito TanakaPhilippines flagMelvin Jerusalem▼-1
13Japan flagNorihito TanakaNicaragua flagLeyman BenavidesPuerto Rico flagJaniel Rivera▼-1
14Mexico flagBrian MosinosPuerto Rico flagWilfredo MendezNicaragua flagEliezer Gazo
15Tanzania flagOmari Kimweri
Vacant
Mexico flagBrian Mosinos

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 2019

IBFFebruary 2019 vs January 2019

🏆

There is a new Champion: South Africa flagDeeJay Kriel(previously Mexico flagCarlos Licona)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    DeeJay KrielPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Pedro TaduranUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Melvin JerusalemClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1

WBOFebruary 2019 vs January 2019

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Samuel SalvaInto the top 10 at #5
  • CN flag
    Chaozhong XiongNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Tatsuya FukuharaLast ranked #3
  • PH flag
    Joey CanoyDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Panya PradabsriFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Shin OnoClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazFell from #6 to #9
    ▼-3
  • JP flag
    Tsubasa KouraDown one place to #10
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Joey CanoyDown one place to #11
    ▼-1