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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - January 2006

Minimumweight rankings for January 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC January 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2006IBFJanuary 2006WBOJanuary 2006RINGJanuary 2006
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
Muhammad Rachman
Champion
Ivan Calderon
Champion
Vacant
1Juan LandaetaOmar Soto+1Rodel MayolYutaka Niida
2Carlos Melo
Vacant
Satoshi KogumazakaMuhammad Rachman
3Eriberto GejonRodel Mayol+1Tshepo LefeleIvan Calderon
4Pornsawan PramukJuan Landaeta+1Miguel TellezEagle Kyowa
5Satoshi KogumasakaIsaac Bustos+2Omar SotoKatsunari Takayama
6Terou Misawa
Vacant
Isaac Bustos+1Isaac Bustos
7Chana Porpaoin
Vacant
Juan Palacios-1Juan Landaeta
8Ronald BarreraLuis Lazarte+2Oleydong SithsamerchaiOmar Soto
9Juan PalaciosDaniel Reyes-3Juan LandaetaDaniel Reyes
10Katsunari TakayamaTshepo Lefele+1Donnie Nietes+1Rodel Mayol
11Rodel MayolLorenzo Trejo+1Pornsowan Porpramook-1
12Wilfrido Valdez
Vacant
Rafael Lozano
13Nkosinathi Joyi
Vacant
Lorenzo Trejo
14Jae Won Kim
Vacant
Benjie Sorolla
15Jose Luis VarelaDaniel Reyes

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2005

IBFJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Biggest risers

  • Isaac BustosUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Luis LazarteUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Daniel ReyesNow #9 after being #5 last month
    -4

WBOJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Donnie NietesPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Pornsowan PorpramookJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Isaac BustosUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Donnie NietesFrom #11 to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Juan PalaciosSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Pornsowan PorpramookDown one place to #11
    -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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