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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - January 2002

Minimumweight rankings for January 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2002WBOJanuary 2002RINGJanuary 2002
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Vacant
Kermin Guardia
Champion
Vacant
🏆Keitaro HoshinoNEW
World Champion
1Noel Alfonso ArambuletDaniel ReyesJose Aguirre
2Chana Porpaoin+2Khulie MakebaRoberto Leyva
3Jose Garcia+2Jairo ArangoChana Porpaoin
4Hiroshi Nakajima+4Miguel Barrera+3Keitaro Hoshino
5Hiroshi Matsumoto+2Alex Sanchez-1Joma Gamboa
6Joma Gamboa-3Chana PorpaoinNEWNoel Arambulet
7Kim Ki Hwan-1Noel Arambulet-1Wandee Singwangcha
8Daniel Reyes+1Omar SotoNEWKermin Guardia
9Khulile Makeba+1Juan Alfonso Keb Baas-1Daniel Reyes
10Alex Sanchez+1Satoshi Kogumazaka-1Miguel Barrera
11Jairo Arango+1Ivan Calderon
12Juan Landaeta+1Joma Gamboa-7
13Noel Tunacao+1Zolani Petelo
14Miguel Barrera+1Jose Garcia-4
15Juan Alfonso Keb BaasNEWSizwe Sinyabi

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2001

WBAJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Keitaro Hoshino

Entered the top 10

  • Alex SanchezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Biggest risers

  • Hiroshi NakajimaNow #4 after being #8 last month
    +4
  • Chana PorpaoinClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Jose GarciaNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Joma GamboaNow #6 after being #3 last month
    -3
  • Kim Ki HwanSlipped a spot to #7
    -1

WBOJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Chana PorpaoinInto the top 10 at #6
  • Omar SotoNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Joma GamboaFell to #12
  • Jose GarciaFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • Miguel BarreraNow #4 after being #7 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Joma GamboaNow #12 after being #5 last month
    -7
  • Jose GarciaNow #14 after being #10 last month
    -4
  • Alex SanchezSlipped a spot to #5
    -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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