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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - January 2010

Minimumweight rankings for January 2010. 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 2010 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2010IBFJanuary 2010WBOJanuary 2010RINGJanuary 2010
🏆Roman Gonzalez
World Champion
Raul Garcia
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
1Yasutaka KurokiNkosinathi Joyi+1Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum+1Roman Gonzalez
2Milan Melindo
Vacant
Carlos Buitrago+3Oleydong Sithsamerchai
3Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungMilan Melindo+1Rammel AsenjoRaul Garcia
4Yader EscobarTshepo Lefele+1Nkosinathi JoyiNkosinathi Joyi
5Pigmy KokietgymYader Escobar+1Milan Melindo-4Donnie Nietes+1
6Luis Alberto RiosFlorante Condes+1Juanito HernandezFlorante Condes+1
7Juan Hernandez NavarretePornsawan Kratingdaenggym+1Florante Condes+1Juan Palacios+1
8Juan PalaciosDenver Cuello+2Muhammad Rachman+1Muhammad Rachman+1
9Denver CuelloZukisani Kwayiba+3Yader Escobar+1Katsunari Takayama+1
10Sammy GutiRonald Barerra-1Wanheng Menayothin+5Yasutaka KurokiNEW
11Akira YaegashiKatsunari Takayama+2Ivan Nicolas Meneses Flores
12Pornsawan PorpramookOmar SotoNEWLuis A. Rios
13Tshepo LefeleDaniel Reyes+1Denver Cuello
14Chayaphon MoonsriRamon Garcia+1Yasutaka Kuroki
15Carlos BuitragoRonald Barrera-8

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2009

IBFJanuary 2010 vs December 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Zukisani KwayibaClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Daniel SedaPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Zukisani KwayibaFrom #11 to #9
    +2
  • Denver CuelloUp one spot to #8
    +1
  • Katsunari TakayamaFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ronald BarerraSlipped from #8 to #10
    -2

WBOJanuary 2010 vs December 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Wanheng MenayothinNow #10 (was #15)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ronald BarreraNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • Wanheng MenayothinImproved from #15 to #10
    +5
  • Carlos BuitragoUp 3 places to #2
    +3
  • Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumFrom #2 to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ronald BarreraDown 8 places to #15
    -8
  • Milan MelindoDown 4 places to #5
    -4

RINGJanuary 2010 vs December 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Yasutaka KurokiInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Milan MelindoWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • Donnie NietesFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Florante CondesClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Juan PalaciosUp one spot to #7
    +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.