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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — July 2014

Official Minimumweight rankings for July 2014.

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 2014WBCIBFJuly 2014WBOJuly 2014
🏆South Africa flagHekkie Budler
World Champion
Not available for July 2014
Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
Champion
Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
2Mexico flagJesus SilvestreJapan flagKatsunari TakayamaThailand flagWanheng MayanothinNEW
3Thailand flagChayaphon MoonsriMexico flagJose Argumedo▲+1Japan flagRyuji Hara
4Japan flagRyuji HaraJapan flagRyuji Hara▲+1Philippines flagMerlito Sabillo
5Nicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoJapan flagGo Odaira▲+2Japan flagRyoichi TaguchiNEW
6Thailand flagThammanoon NiyomtrongPanama flagLeroy Estrada▲+2China flagXiong Zhao Zhong
7Philippines flagRey LoretoNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▼-1Yemen flagAli Raymi
8Thailand flagEkkawit SongnuiJapan flagShin Ono▲+2Mexico flagJulian YedrasNEW
9Thailand flagWittawas BasapeanPhilippines flagMerlito Sabillo▲+2Panama flagLeroy Estrada
10Venezuela flagAlexis DiazMexico flagCarlos Velarde▲+2Mexico flagJulio Cesar Felix
11South Africa flagSimphiwe KhoncoMexico flagJesus Silvestre▲+2Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz
12Japan flagKosei TanakaPhilippines flagFlorante Condes▲+2Saudi Arabia flagSimphiwe Khonco
13Peru flagRicardo AstuvilcaNicaragua flagByron Rojas▲+2Thailand flagSamartlek Kokietgym
14China flagXiong Zhao Zhong▲+1Philippines flagVirgilio Silvano▼-5Japan flagGo Odaira
15Japan flagTakumi SakaeNEWNicaragua flagByron Rojas

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 2014

WBAJuly 2014 vs June 2014

Biggest risers

  • CN flag
    Xiong Zhao ZhongFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

IBFJuly 2014 vs June 2014

🏆

There is a new Champion: Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr(previously Japan flagKatsunari Takayama)

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Carlos VelardeUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Rene Mark CuartoWas #2 last month
  • PH flag
    Virgilio SilvanoCurrently at #14

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Go OdairaUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Shin OnoUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Virgilio SilvanoDown 6 places to #14
    ▼-6
  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoFrom #5 to #7
    ▼-2

WBOJuly 2014 vs June 2014

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Wanheng MayanothinEnters at #2
  • JP flag
    Ryoichi TaguchiNow ranked #5
  • MX flag
    Julian YedrasNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Wanheng MenayothinLast ranked #2
  • TH flag
    Pigmy KokietgymWas #5 last month
  • PH flag
    Florante CondesWas #8 last month