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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — January 2014

Official Minimumweight rankings for January 2014.

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 2014WBCIBFJanuary 2014WBOJanuary 2014
🏆
Vacant
Not available for January 2014
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Champion
Philippines flagMerlito Sabillo
Champion

1South Africa flagHekkie BudlerJapan flagRyuji Hara▲+3Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
2Mexico flagJesus SilvestreNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▲+3Thailand flagWanheng Menayothin
3Thailand flagChayaphon Moonsri▲+1Mexico flagJulio Felix▲+3Japan flagRyuji Hara
4Japan flagRyuji Hara▲+1Panama flagWalter Tello▲+3South Africa flagHekkie Budler
5Colombia flagKarluis Diaz▲+1Panama flagLeroy Estrada▲+3Japan flagShin Ono
6Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▲+1Philippines flagVirgilio Silvano▲+3Thailand flagPigmy Kokietgym
7Thailand flagEkkawit Songnui▲+1Mexico flagJose Argumedo▲+3Yemen flagAli Raymi
8Thailand flagPigmy Kokietgym▲+1Mexico flagCarlos Velarde▲+3Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin Jr
9Mexico flagPedro Guevara▲+1Philippines flagMathew Handig▲+3Thailand flagPaipharob KokietgymNEW
10Thailand flagWittawas Basapean▲+1Panama flagGilberto Pedroza▲+3Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez JrNEW
11Panama flagLeroy Estrada▲+1Nicaragua flagAlcides Martinez▲+3Mexico flagJulian Yedras▼-1
12Panama flagGilberto Pedroza▲+1Philippines flagRommel Asenjo▲+3Mexico flagJesus Silvestre▼-1
13South Africa flagSimphiwe Khonco▲+1Colombia flagGabriel MendozaNEWColombia flagGabriel Mendoza▼-1
14Mexico flagOswaldo NovoaNEW
Vacant
Philippines flagDenver Cuello▼-1
15Philippines flagRonelle FerrerasPhilippines flagIvan Soriano

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 2013

WBAJanuary 2014 vs December 2013

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Wittawas BasapeanPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Fahlan SakkreerinMoved up to Light Flyweight

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Chayaphon MoonsriClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Ryuji HaraClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Karluis DiazFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

IBFJanuary 2014 vs December 2013

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Mathew HandigClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • PA flag
    Gilberto PedrozaPreviously ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ryuji HaraClimbed from #3 to #1
    ▲+2
  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoFrom #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Julio FelixNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    ▲+2

WBOJanuary 2014 vs December 2013

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymNow ranked #9
  • MX flag
    Francisco Rodriguez JrEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Yodngoen Tor ChalermchaiWas #9 last month
  • MX flag
    Julian YedrasDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Julian YedrasFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Jesus SilvestreSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1
  • CO flag
    Gabriel MendozaFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1