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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - March 2001

Minimumweight rankings for March 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 March 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2001WBOMarch 2001RINGMarch 2001
🏆Keitaro Hoshino
World Champion
Kermin Guardia
Champion
1Chana PorpaoinJuan Alfonso Keb BaasJose Aguirre
2Noel Alfonso Arambulet+1Khulie MakebaKeitaro Hoshino
3Jose Garcia+1Yo Sam ChoiJoma Gamboa
4Daniel Reyes-2Eduardo MarquezNoel Arambulet
5Joma GamboaDaniel ReyesChana Porpaoin
6Hiroshi MatsumotoYura DimaWandee Singwangcha
7Hiroshi Nakajima+1Saman SorjaturongSongkram Porpaoin
8Fasan Pongsawan+2Sizwe SinyabiKermin Guardia
9Takayuki Korogi+2Chana PorpaoinJose Garcia
10Khulile Makeba+2Noel ArambuletDaniel Reyes
11Maria Vega+2Jose Garcia+2
12Songkram Porpaoin-5Rathanaphol Sor Vorapin-1
13Miguel BarreraNEWSurachai Ringboy+1
14Mongkol SingwanchaJairo Arango+1
15Makoto SuzukiKim Ki Hwan-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2001

WBAMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Takayuki KorogiClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • Khulile MakebaPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Songkram PorpaoinDown to #12
  • Udomdet PorpaoinLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • Fasan PongsawanUp to #8 from #10
    +2
  • Takayuki KorogiClimbed from #11 to #9
    +2
  • Khulile MakebaFrom #12 to #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Songkram PorpaoinDropped from #7 to #12
    -5
  • Daniel ReyesSlipped from #2 to #4
    -2

WBOMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Biggest risers

  • Jose GarciaClimbed from #13 to #11
    +2
  • Surachai RingboyFrom #14 to #13
    +1
  • Jairo ArangoUp one spot to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Kim Ki HwanNow #15 after being #12 last month
    -3
  • Rathanaphol Sor VorapinFrom #11 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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