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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - January 2015

Minimumweight rankings for January 2015. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC January 2015 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2015IBFJanuary 2015WBOJanuary 2015RINGJanuary 2015
🏆Hekkie Budler
World Champion
Katsunari Takayama
Champion
Katsunari TakayamaNEW
Champion
Vacant
1Thammanoon Niyomtrong
Vacant
Julian Yedras+2Hekkie Budler
2Jesus Silvestre
Vacant
Alexis Diaz+2Katsunari Takayama
3Kosei TanakaJose ArgumedoKosei Tanaka+2Kosei Tanaka
4Alexis DiazByron RojasPigmy Kokietgym+2Wanheng Menayothin
5Rey LoretoShin OnoJose Argumedo+2Knockout Cp Freshmart
6Simphiwe KhoncoGo OdairaAli Raymi+2Carlos Buitrago
7Carlos BuitragoAlexis DiazByron Rojas+2Oswaldo Novoa
8Ryuji HaraJulian YedrasSimphiwe Khonco+2Ryuji Hara
9Muhammad RochimPigmy KokietgymOswaldo NovoaNEWXiong Zhao Zhong
10Ricardo AstuvilcaEduardo MartinezKnockout Cp FreshmartNEWDenver Cuello
11Julian YedrasTakumi SakaeCarlos Ortega
12Takumi SakaeRyuji HaraEduardo Martinez
13Pigmy KokietgymNEWFlorante CondesTakumi Sakae
14Xiong Zhao ZhongLeroy EstradaJeffrey Galero
15Carlos OrtegaNEWRommel AsenjoNEWJessie Espinas

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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: Katsunari Takayama

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Go OdairaOut of the top 10 after being #2

Biggest risers

  • Julian YedrasUp to #1 from #3
    +2
  • Alexis DiazFrom #4 to #2
    +2
  • Kosei TanakaClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2

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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