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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - July 2006

Minimumweight rankings for July 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC July 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2006IBFJuly 2006WBOJuly 2006RINGJuly 2006
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
Muhammad Rachman
Champion
Ivan Calderon
Champion
Vacant
1Carlos Melo
Vacant
Benjie SorollaIvan Calderon
2Eriberto Gejon
Vacant
Omar SotoYutaka Niida
3Pornsawan PramukJuan Landaeta+1Juan PalaciosMuhammad Rachman
4Terou MisawaIsaac Bustos+1Jose Luis VarelaEagle Kyowa
5Katsunari TakayamaDaniel Reyes+1Oleydong SithsamerchaiKatsunari Takayama
6Chana PorpaoinOmar Soto+1Pornsowan PorpramookJuan Landaeta
7Juan PalaciosTshepo Lefele+1Daniel ReyesOmar Soto
8Satoshi KogumasakaLorenzo Trejo+1Juan LandaetaDaniel Reyes
9Jose Luis Varela+1Eriberto Gejon+1Rodel MayolRodel Mayol
10Ronald Barrera+1Carlos Melo+1Satoshi KogumazakaIsaac Bustos
11Nkosinathi Joyi+1
Vacant
Miguel Tellez
12Jae Won Kim+1
Vacant
Donnie Nietes
13Daniel Reyes+1
Vacant
Gabriel Pumar
14Carlos CamposNEW
Vacant
Rafael Lozano
15Omar SotoNEWPigmy Muangchaiyaphum

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2006

WBAJuly 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Ronald BarreraPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Wilfrido ValdezPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Jose Luis VarelaUp one spot to #9
    +1
  • Ronald BarreraFrom #11 to #10
    +1
  • Nkosinathi JoyiClimbed a place to #11
    +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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