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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - January 2008

Minimumweight rankings for January 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2008IBFJanuary 2008WBOJanuary 2008RINGJanuary 2008
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
Florante Condes
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
1Roman Gonzalez
Vacant
Daniel ReyesYutaka Niida
2Katsunari Takayama
Vacant
Milan MelindoFlorante Condes
3Juan PalaciosRoman GonzalezNEWSamuel GutierrezOleydong Sithsamerchai
4Yasutaka KurokiJuan PalaciosRaul GarciaEagle Kyowa
5Terou MisawaRaul GarciaNkosinathi JoyiMuhammad Rachman
6Eagle Den JunlaphanMuhammad RachmanOleydong SithsamerchaiKatsunari Takayama
7Nkosinathi JoyiRonald BarerraPornsawan KratingdaenggymRoman Gonzalez
8Ronald BarreraRodel MayolJuan PalaciosDonnie Nietes
9Carlos CamposRafael LozanoRonald BarreraRodel Mayol
10Pornsawan PramukNerys EspinozaNEWMuhammad RachmanOmar Soto
11Omar SotoPornsawan Kratingdaenggym-1Ryan Bito+1
12Eriberto GejonLorenzo Trejo-1Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum-1
13Jose Luis VarelaFrancisco SotoNEWRoman Gonzalez
14Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungEriberto GejonJonas Kgasago
15Milan MelindoZukisani Kwayiba

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2007

IBFJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Roman GonzalezNow ranked #3
  • Nerys EspinozaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Pornsawan KratingdaenggymJust outside at #11
  • Lorenzo TrejoDown to #12

Biggest fallers

  • Pornsawan KratingdaenggymDown to #11 from #9
    -2
  • Lorenzo TrejoDown to #12 from #10
    -2
  • Juan PalaciosDown one place to #4
    -1

WBOJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Biggest risers

  • Ryan BitoFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumDown one place to #12
    -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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