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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — January 2008

Official Minimumweight rankings for January 2008.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJanuary 2008WBCIBFJanuary 2008WBOJanuary 2008
🏆Japan flagYutaka Niida
World Champion
Not available for January 2008
Philippines flagFlorante Condes
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
Vacant
Colombia flagDaniel Reyes
2Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Vacant
Philippines flagMilan Melindo
3Nicaragua flagJuan PalaciosNicaragua flagRoman GonzalezNEWMexico flagSamuel Gutierrez
4Japan flagYasutaka KurokiNicaragua flagJuan PalaciosMexico flagRaul Garcia
5Japan flagTerou MisawaMexico flagRaul GarciaSaudi Arabia flagNkosinathi Joyi
6Thailand flagEagle Den JunlaphanIndonesia flagMuhammad RachmanThailand flagOleydong Sithsamerchai
7South Africa flagNkosinathi JoyiColombia flagRonald BarerraThailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym
8Colombia flagRonald BarreraPhilippines flagRodel MayolNicaragua flagJuan Palacios
9Mexico flagCarlos CamposSpain flagRafael LozanoColombia flagRonald Barrera
10Thailand flagPornsawan PramukNicaragua flagNerys EspinozaNEWIndia flagMuhammad Rachman
11Puerto Rico flagOmar SotoThailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▼-1Philippines flagRyan Bito▲+1
12Philippines flagEriberto GejonMexico flagLorenzo Trejo▼-1Country flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum▼-1
13Venezuela flagJose Luis VarelaMexico flagFrancisco SotoNEWNicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
14Thailand flagKwanthai Chor Nor PattalungPhilippines flagEriberto GejonSaudi Arabia flagJonas Kgasago
15Philippines flagMilan MelindoSaudi Arabia flagZukisani Kwayiba

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since December 2007

IBFJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Pornsawan KratingdaenggymJust outside at #11
  • MX flag
    Lorenzo TrejoDown to #12

Biggest fallers

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

WBOJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Ryan BitoFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumDown one place to #12
    ▼-1