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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - January 2004

Minimumweight rankings for January 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2004WBOJanuary 2004RINGJanuary 2004
🏆Noel Alfonso Arambulet
World Champion
Ivan Calderon
Champion
Vacant
1Juan Landaeta+9Naumchai RatanachaigymNoel Arambulet+1
2Chana Porpaoin-1Chana PorpaoinEagle AkakuraNEW
3Heriberto GejonNEWJoma GamboaDaniel Reyes
4Jae Won Kim-1Khulie MakebaJose Aguirre-3
5Sithembele KibitiJaewom KimYutaka Niida-1
6Rodel MayolSatoshi KogumazakaChana Porpaoin-1
7Pornsawan PramukCarlos Fajardo+2Keitaro Hoshino-1
8Yutaka NiidaJorge Mata Ferradal-1Roberto Leyva
9Isaac BustosRoberto Leyva+1Ivan Calderon+1
10Genki Onaka+1Sithembele Kibiti+1Edgar Cardenas-1
11Satoshi Kogumasaka+1Omar Soto+1
12Hiroshi Matsumoto+1Eagle Okuda+1
13
Vacant
Alex Sanchez-5
14Juan Palacios+1Jairo Arango
15Miguel TellezNEWRafael Lozano

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2003

WBAJanuary 2004 vs November 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Heriberto GejonInto the top 10 at #3
  • Genki OnakaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Joma GamboaOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • Eriberto GejonOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Juan LandaetaNow #1 after being #10 last month
    +9
  • Genki OnakaUp one spot to #10
    +1
  • Satoshi KogumasakaClimbed a place to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Chana PorpaoinFrom #1 to #2
    -1
  • Jae Won KimSlipped a spot to #4
    -1

WBOJanuary 2004 vs November 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Sithembele KibitiClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alex SanchezFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • Carlos FajardoClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Roberto LeyvaClimbed a place to #9
    +1
  • Sithembele KibitiClimbed a place to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Alex SanchezNow #13 after being #8 last month
    -5
  • Jorge Mata FerradalSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

RINGJanuary 2004 vs December 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Eagle AkakuraInto the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Joma GamboaOut of the top 10 after being #7

Biggest risers

  • Noel ArambuletFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Ivan CalderonUp one spot to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose AguirreNow #4 after being #1 last month
    -3
  • Yutaka NiidaFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Chana PorpaoinDown one place 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.