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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — July 2008

Official Minimumweight rankings for July 2008.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJuly 2008WBCIBFJuly 2008WBOJuly 2008
🏆Japan flagYutaka Niida
World Champion
Not available for July 2008
Dominican Republic flagRaul Garcia
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
Vacant
Colombia flagDaniel Reyes
2Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Vacant
Philippines flagMilan Melindo
3Mexico flagCarlos CamposIndonesia flagMuhammad Rachman▲+2Mexico flagErik Ramirez▲+1
4Philippines flagFlorante CondesThailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▲+2India flagMuhammad Rachman▲+10
5Japan flagYasutaka KurokiPhilippines flagFlorante CondesPhilippines flagFlorante CondesNEW
6Thailand flagEagle Den JunlaphanMexico flagLorenzo Trejo▲+1Panama flagWalter Tello▲+2
7South Africa flagNkosinathi JoyiSouth Africa flagZukisani Kwayiba▲+2Thailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym
8Thailand flagKwanthai Chor Nor PattalungSouth Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+5Colombia flagRonald Barrera▲+2
9Thailand flagPornsawan PramukVenezuela flagJose Varela▲+1Nicaragua flagEddy Castro
10Japan flagTerou MisawaNicaragua flagYader Escobar▲+2Philippines flagRyan Bito▲+1
11Japan flagYuji KanemitsuPhilippines flagRodel MayolNicaragua flagYader EscobarNEW
12Thailand flagPigmy MuangchaiyaphumSouth Africa flagTshepo LefeleNEWCountry flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum
13Mexico flagErik RamirezColombia flagRonald Barerra▼-5Colombia flagMichael ArangoNEW
14Nicaragua flagYader EscobarPhilippines flagSonny Boy JaroNEWPuerto Rico flagOmar Soto▲+1
15South Africa flagZukiani KwayibaPhilippines flagEdrin Dapudong▼-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since June 2008

IBFJuly 2008 vs June 2008

🏆

There is a new Champion: Dominican Republic flagRaul Garcia(previously Philippines flagFlorante Condes)

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • NI flag
    Roman GonzalezLast ranked #3
  • CO flag
    Ronald BarerraDown to #13
  • PH flag
    Rodel MayolJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Nkosinathi JoyiJumped from #12 to #8
    ▲+4
  • ID flag
    Muhammad RachmanUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Pornsawan KratingdaenggymUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Ronald BarerraNow #13 after #7 last month
    ▼-6
  • PH flag
    Rodel MayolDown one place to #11
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2008 vs May 2008

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Samuel GutierrezPreviously held #3
  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • ZA flag
    Nkosinathi JoyiWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Edrin DapudongNow ranked #15 (was #13)
    ▼-2