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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - January 2018

Minimumweight rankings for January 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING January 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2018IBFJanuary 2018WBOJanuary 2018
🏆Thammanoon Niyomtrong
World Champion
Hiroto Kyoguchi
Champion
Ryuya Yamanaka
Champion
1Byron Rojas
Vacant
Roberto Paradero
2Chaozhong Xiong+2
Vacant
Vic Saludar
3Ricardo AstuvilcaMark Anthony Barriga+1Janiel Rivera
4Alexis Diaz+1Tsubasa Koura+2Moises Calleros
5Simphiwe Khonco-3Janiel RiveraNEWReiya Konishi
6Rey LoretoVic Saludar+6Mark Anthony Barriga
7Azael VillarGabriel MendozaNEWByron Rojas
8Julio Mendoza+2Simphiwe Khonco+1Alexis Diaz
9Tsubasa Koura+2Byron Rojas-1Jerry Tomogdan
10Pedro TaduranNEWCarlos BuitragoChaozhong Xiong
11DeeJay Kriel+2Jose Argumedo-4Ryoki Hirai+3
12Toto Landero+2Masataka Taniguchi-1Leroy Estrada
13Xolisa MagushaNEWJulio MendozaAbraham Rodriguez
14Mark Anthony Barriga+1Samuel SalvaNEWJaphet Uutoni-3
15Brian MosinosNEWPedro TaduranNEWPanya Pradabsri

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2017

WBAJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Tsubasa KouraUp from #11 - now #9
  • Pedro TaduranInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Siphamandla BaleniLast ranked #8
  • Ryuji HaraPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Chaozhong XiongClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Julio MendozaFrom #10 to #8
    +2
  • Tsubasa KouraNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Simphiwe KhoncoNow #5 after being #2 last month
    -3

IBFJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Janiel RiveraInto the top 10 at #5
  • Vic SaludarUp from #12 to #6
  • Gabriel MendozaNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ryuji HaraPreviously held #3
  • Reiya KonishiWas #5 last month
  • Jose ArgumedoJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Vic SaludarUp 6 places to #6
    +6
  • Tsubasa KouraNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    +2
  • Mark Anthony BarrigaClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose ArgumedoDropped from #7 to #11
    -4
  • Byron RojasDown one place to #9
    -1
  • Masataka TaniguchiDown one place to #12
    -1

WBOJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Biggest risers

  • Ryoki HiraiNow #11 after being #14 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Japhet UutoniDropped from #11 to #14
    -3

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.