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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - July 2008

Minimumweight rankings for July 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2008IBFJuly 2008WBOJuly 2008RINGJuly 2008
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
Raul GarciaNEW
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
1Roman Gonzalez
Vacant
Daniel ReyesYutaka Niida
2Katsunari Takayama
Vacant
Milan MelindoRaul Garcia
3Carlos CamposMuhammad Rachman+2Erik Ramirez+1Oleydong Sithsamerchai
4Florante CondesPornsawan Kratingdaenggym+2Muhammad Rachman+10Eagle Kyowa
5Yasutaka KurokiFlorante Condes-5Florante CondesNEWFlorante Condes
6Eagle Den JunlaphanLorenzo Trejo+1Walter Tello+2Muhammad Rachman
7Nkosinathi JoyiZukisani Kwayiba+2Pornsawan KratingdaenggymKatsunari Takayama
8Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungNkosinathi Joyi+5Ronald Barrera+2Donnie Nietes
9Pornsawan PramukJose Varela+1Eddy CastroOmar Soto
10Terou MisawaYader Escobar+2Ryan Bito+1Nkosinathi Joyi
11Yuji KanemitsuRodel MayolYader EscobarNEW
12Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumTshepo LefeleNEWPigmy Muangchaiyaphum
13Erik RamirezRonald Barerra-5Michael ArangoNEW
14Yader EscobarSonny Boy JaroNEWOmar Soto+1
15Zukiani KwayibaEdrin Dapudong-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2008

IBFJuly 2008 vs June 2008

🏆

There is a new Champion: Raul Garcia(previously Florante Condes)

Entered the top 10

  • Nkosinathi JoyiPreviously ranked #12
  • Yader EscobarClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Roman GonzalezWas #3 last month, now WBA World Champion
  • Ronald BarerraDown to #13
  • Rodel MayolDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Nkosinathi JoyiJumped from #12 to #8
    +4
  • Muhammad RachmanUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Pornsawan KratingdaenggymUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ronald BarerraNow #13 after being #7 last month
    -6
  • Rodel MayolDown one place to #11
    -1

WBOJuly 2008 vs May 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Muhammad RachmanPreviously ranked #14
  • Florante CondesNow in the top 10 at #5
  • Ryan BitoClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Samuel GutierrezPreviously held #3
  • Raul GarciaLeft the top 10 after #5 — now IBF Champion
  • Nkosinathi JoyiWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • Muhammad RachmanJumped from #14 to #4
    +10
  • Walter TelloNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2
  • Ronald BarreraFrom #10 to #8
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Edrin DapudongNow ranked #15 (was #13)
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.