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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - July 2001

Minimumweight rankings for July 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF July 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2001WBOJuly 2001RINGJuly 2001
🏆
Vacant
Kermin Guardia
Champion
🏆Chana Porpaoin
World Champion
1Noel Alfonso ArambuletKhulie MakebaChana Porpaoin
2Jose GarciaYo Sam ChoiJose Aguirre
3Keitaro HoshinoDaniel ReyesRoberto Leyva
4Joma GamboaJuan Alfonso Keb BaasKeitaro Hoshino
5Kim Ki HwanAlex SanchezNEWJoma Gamboa
6Hiroshi MatsumotoJoma GamboaNoel Arambulet
7Hiroshi NakajimaOscar MurilloWandee Singwangcha
8Fasan PongsawanEduardo MarquezKermin Guardia
9Maria Vega+3Jairo ArangoDaniel Reyes
10Daniel Reyes-1Yura Dima-5Yutaka Niida
11Takayuki Korogi-1Sizwe Sinyabi-1
12Khulile Makeba-1Jose Garcia-1
13Songkram PorpaoinKeitaro Hoshino-1
14Miguel BarreraNoel Arambulet-1
15Juan LandaetaNEWSurachai Ringboy

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2001

WBAJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Maria VegaJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Takayuki KorogiDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Maria VegaNow #9 after being #12 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Daniel ReyesDown one place to #10
    -1
  • Takayuki KorogiFrom #10 to #11
    -1
  • Khulile MakebaFrom #11 to #12
    -1

WBOJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Alex SanchezNow in the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sizwe SinyabiDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • Yura DimaNow #10 after being #5 last month
    -5
  • Sizwe SinyabiDown one place to #11
    -1
  • Jose GarciaDown one place to #12
    -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.

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