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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — March 2019

Official Minimumweight rankings for March 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFMarch 2019WBOMarch 2019
🏆Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
World Champion
Not available for March 2019
South Africa flagDeeJay Kriel
Champion
Philippines flagVic Saludar
Champion

1Mexico flagJose Argumedo▲+1Philippines flagSamuel Salva▲+3Philippines flagRoberto Paradero
2Peru flagRicardo Astuvilca▲+1
Vacant
Philippines flagSamuel Salva▲+3
3Nicaragua flagJulio Mendoza▲+1Philippines flagMark Anthony BarrigaMexico flagJose ArgumedoNEW
4Nicaragua flagJerson Ortiz▲+2Mexico flagElwin Soto Castro▲+2Puerto Rico flagWilfredo Mendez▲+3
5Nicaragua flagByron Rojas▲+2Philippines flagPedro Taduran▲+2Nicaragua flagByron RojasNEW
6Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▼-5Mexico flagJose Argumedo▲+2Japan flagMasataka Taniguchi▼-4
7Japan flagTsubasa Koura▲+1Philippines flagRene Mark Cuarto▼-2China flagChaozhong Xiong▼-1
8Nicaragua flagLeyman Benavides▲+1Philippines flagMelvin Jerusalem▲+1Philippines flagRene Mark Cuarto
9Philippines flagRey Loreto▲+1Japan flagNorihito Tanaka▲+3Japan flagTsubasa Koura▲+1
10Philippines flagArar AndalesNEWMexico flagCarlos LiconaJapan flagNorihito TanakaNEW
11China flagChaozhong XiongNicaragua flagLeyman Benavides▲+2Puerto Rico flagJaniel Rivera▲+2
12Thailand flagPanya PradabsriPuerto Rico flagWilfredo Mendez▲+2Philippines flagJoey Canoy▼-1
13Japan flagNorihito TanakaPhilippines flagLito DanteNEWPhilippines flagMelvin Jerusalem▼-1
14Mexico flagBrian MosinosPuerto Rico flagJaniel RiveraNEWNicaragua flagEliezer Gazo
15Tanzania flagOmari KimweriNicaragua flagByron RojasNEWMexico flagBrian Mosinos

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 2019

WBAMarch 2019 vs February 2019

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Arar AndalesInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Mark Anthony BarrigaLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Jerson OrtizClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2
  • NI flag
    Byron RojasFrom #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazFell from #1 to #6
    ▼-5

IBFMarch 2019 vs February 2019

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Norihito TanakaJumped from #12 into the top 10

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Samuel SalvaJumped from #4 to #1
    ▲+3
  • JP flag
    Norihito TanakaUp 3 places to #9
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Elwin Soto CastroNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Rene Mark CuartoFrom #5 to #7
    ▼-2

WBOMarch 2019 vs February 2019

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoInto the top 10 at #3
  • NI flag
    Byron RojasEnters at #5
  • JP flag
    Norihito TanakaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Panya PradabsriPreviously held #3
  • JP flag
    Shin OnoOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Samuel SalvaJumped from #5 to #2
    ▲+3
  • PR flag
    Wilfredo MendezJumped from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • PR flag
    Janiel RiveraUp to #11 from #13
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Masataka TaniguchiDown 4 places to #6
    ▼-4
  • CN flag
    Chaozhong XiongSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Joey CanoyDown one place to #12
    ▼-1