Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — May 2000

Official Minimumweight rankings for May 2000.

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
RankWBAMay 2000WBCIBFWBOMay 2000
🏆Venezuela flagNoel Alfonso Arambulet
World Champion
Not available for May 2000
Not available for May 2000
Colombia flagKermin Guardia
Champion

1Philippines flagJoma GamboaMexico flagJuan Alfonso Keb
2Thailand flagChana PorpaoinPhilippines flagAndy Tabanas
3Colombia flagDaniel Reyes▲+1Saudi Arabia flagSizwe Sinyabi▲+2
4Colombia flagJose Garcia▲+1Colombia flagDaniel Reyes▼-1
5Thailand flagUdomdet Porpaoin▲+2Nicaragua flagEduardo Marquez▼-1
6Japan flagHiroshi Matsumoto▲+2North Korea flagKim Ki Hwan
7Thailand flagSongkram Porpaoin▼-4Thailand flagMonkol Singwangchai▲+1
8Japan flagSatoru Abe▲+1Philippines flagManny Melchor▼-1
9Thailand flagFasan Pongsawan▲+1India flagHurracain Chulun
10Japan flagMakoto Suzuki▲+2Philippines flagErnesto Rubillar
11Japan flagHiroshi Nakajima▲+2Saudi Arabia flagLindi Memani
12Country flagAndy TabanasNEWSouth Korea flagSangik Yang
13Japan flagTakayuki KorogiNEW
14South Africa flagOlulo MakebaNEW
15South Korea flagJae Won Kim

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

Report an error

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.

Keep exploring

🏆World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

📈Ranking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

📆Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

🔤Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

🥊Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

🏛️Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

🔍Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since March 2000

WBAMay 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Makoto SuzukiUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Atsushi SaiWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Udomdet PorpaoinNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Hiroshi MatsumotoClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Makoto SuzukiClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Songkram PorpaoinDropped from #3 to #7
    ▼-4

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Sizwe SinyabiClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2
  • TH flag
    Monkol SingwangchaiUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Daniel ReyesDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • NI flag
    Eduardo MarquezDown one place to #5
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Manny MelchorSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1