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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - January 2001

Minimumweight rankings for January 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2001WBOJanuary 2001RINGJanuary 2001
🏆Keitaro Hoshino
World Champion
Kermin Guardia
Champion
1Chana PorpaoinJuan Alfonso Keb BaasJose Aguirre+1
2Daniel ReyesSizwe SinyabiKeitaro HoshinoNEW
3Noel Alfonso ArambuletNEWYo Sam ChoiNEWJoma Gamboa
4Jose Garcia-1Eduardo MarquezNoel Arambulet
5Joma Gamboa-1Daniel ReyesChana Porpaoin
6Hiroshi Matsumoto-1Yura DimaWandee Singwangcha
7Songkram Porpaoin-1Saman Sorjaturong-4Songkram Porpaoin
8Hiroshi Nakajima-1Kim Ki HwanKermin Guardia
9Udomdet Porpaoin-1Lindi MemaniJose Garcia
10Fasan Pongsawan-1Noel ArambuletDaniel Reyes
11Takayuki Korogi+1Rathanaphol Sor Vorapin+1
12Khulile Makeba+2Wandee Singwancha+1
13Maria VegaNEWJose Garcia+2
14Mongkol Singwancha+1Surachai Ringboy-3
15Makoto Suzuki-5Jairo Arango-8

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2000

WBAJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Noel Alfonso ArambuletNow ranked #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Makoto SuzukiNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • Khulile MakebaClimbed from #14 to #12
    +2
  • Takayuki KorogiFrom #12 to #11
    +1
  • Mongkol SingwanchaUp one spot to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Makoto SuzukiDown 5 places to #15
    -5
  • Jose GarciaFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Joma GamboaDown one place to #5
    -1

WBOJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Yo Sam ChoiNow in the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jairo ArangoFell to #15

Biggest risers

  • Daniel ReyesNow #5 after being #14 last month
    +9
  • Jose GarciaUp to #13 from #15
    +2
  • Rathanaphol Sor VorapinClimbed a place to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jairo ArangoNow #15 after being #7 last month
    -8
  • Saman SorjaturongDropped from #3 to #7
    -4
  • Surachai RingboyDown 3 places to #14
    -3

RINGJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Keitaro HoshinoEnters at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Zolani PeteloOut of the top 10 after being #1

Biggest risers

  • Jose AguirreClimbed a place to #1
    +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.

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