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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - March 2012

Minimumweight rankings for March 2012. 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 March 2012 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2012IBFMarch 2012WBOMarch 2012RINGMarch 2012
🏆Akira Yaegashi
World Champion
Nkosinathi Joyi
Champion
Moises Fuentes
Champion
Vacant
1Paipharob Kokietgym
Vacant
Carlos BuitragoNkosinathi Joyi
2Pigmy Kokietgym
Vacant
Raul Garcia+2Kazuto Ioka
3Pornsawan PorpramookGanigan Lopez+1Ivan Calderon-1Moises Fuentes
4Edwin DiazDenver Cuello+1Heri Amol-1Raul Garcia
5Jesus SilvestreCarlos Buitrago+2Paipharob KokietgymNEWJuan Palacios
6Muhammad RochimHekkie Budler+2Luis De La Rosa+1Wanheng Menayothin
7Ekkawit SongnuiPigmy Kokietgym-1Wanheng Menayothin-1Denver Cuello
8Carlos BuitragoKatsunari Takayama-6Merlito Sabillo-3Katsunari Takayama
9Yader EscobarMario RodriguezOleydong Sithsamerchai-1Florante Condes
10Takuya MitamuraMerlito SabilloRammel Asenjo-1Akira Yaegashi
11Merlito SabilloMathew HandigOsvaldo Razon-1
12Chayaphon MoonsriJether Rodrigo Oliva+1Hekkie Budler-1
13Luis De La RosaCarlos Velarde+1Carlos Velarde-1
14Carlos VelardeRaul GarciaNEWJesus SilvestreNEW
15Denver CuelloJuan Hernandez NavarreteNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2012

IBFMarch 2012 vs February 2012

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mathew HandigDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Carlos BuitragoFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Hekkie BudlerFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Katsunari TakayamaDropped from #1 to #8
    -7
  • Pigmy KokietgymFrom #5 to #7
    -2
  • Mario RodriguezSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

WBOMarch 2012 vs February 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Paipharob KokietgymNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Osvaldo RazonJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Raul GarciaUp to #2 from #4
    +2
  • Luis De La RosaClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Merlito SabilloDown 3 places to #8
    -3
  • Ivan CalderonDown one place to #3
    -1
  • Heri AmolSlipped a spot to #4
    -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.

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