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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — January 2015

Official Minimumweight rankings for January 2015.

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 2015WBCIBFJanuary 2015WBOJanuary 2015
🏆South Africa flagHekkie Budler
World Champion
Not available for January 2015
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Champion
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Champion

1Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
Vacant
Mexico flagJulian Yedras▲+2
2Mexico flagJesus Silvestre
Vacant
Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▲+2
3Japan flagKosei TanakaMexico flagJose ArgumedoJapan flagKosei Tanaka▲+2
4Venezuela flagAlexis DiazNicaragua flagByron RojasThailand flagPigmy Kokietgym▲+2
5Philippines flagRey LoretoJapan flagShin OnoMexico flagJose Argumedo▲+2
6South Africa flagSimphiwe KhoncoJapan flagGo OdairaYemen flagAli Raymi▲+2
7Nicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoVenezuela flagAlexis DiazNicaragua flagByron Rojas▲+2
8Japan flagRyuji HaraMexico flagJulian YedrasSaudi Arabia flagSimphiwe Khonco▲+2
9Indonesia flagMuhammad RochimThailand flagPigmy KokietgymMexico flagOswaldo NovoaNEW
10Peru flagRicardo AstuvilcaMexico flagEduardo MartinezThailand flagKnockout Cp FreshmartNEW
11Mexico flagJulian YedrasJapan flagTakumi SakaePanama flagCarlos Ortega
12Japan flagTakumi SakaeJapan flagRyuji HaraMexico flagEduardo Martinez
13Thailand flagPigmy KokietgymNEWPhilippines flagFlorante CondesJapan flagTakumi Sakae
14China flagXiong Zhao ZhongPanama flagLeroy EstradaPhilippines flagJeffrey Galero
15Panama flagCarlos OrtegaNEWPhilippines flagRommel AsenjoNEWPhilippines flagJessie Espinas

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 2014

WBOJanuary 2015 vs December 2014

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There is a new Champion: Japan flagKatsunari Takayama

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Oswaldo NovoaNow in the top 10 at #9
  • TH flag
    Knockout Cp FreshmartEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Katsunari TakayamaPreviously held #1
  • JP flag
    Go OdairaPreviously held #2

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Julian YedrasUp to #1 from #3
    ▲+2
  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazFrom #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Kosei TanakaClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2