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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — March 2002

Official Minimumweight rankings for March 2002.

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
RankWBAMarch 2002WBCIBFWBO
🏆Japan flagKeitaro Hoshino
World Champion
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1Venezuela flagNoel Alfonso Arambulet
2Thailand flagChana Porpaoin
3Japan flagHiroshi Nakajima
4Philippines flagJoma Gamboa
5South Korea flagKim Ki Hwan
6Colombia flagDaniel Reyes
7Colombia flagJose Garcia
8South Africa flagKhulile Makeba
9Japan flagHiroshi Matsumoto
10Puerto Rico flagAlex Sanchez
11Thailand flagSongkram Porpaoin
12Venezuela flagJuan Landaeta▲+1
13Panama flagJairo Arango▼-1
14Country flagMiguel Barrera
15Mexico flagJuan Alfonso Keb

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 February 2002

WBAMarch 2002 vs February 2002

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Juan LandaetaFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Jairo ArangoDown one place to #13
    ▼-1