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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - May 2001

Minimumweight rankings for May 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 May 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2001WBOMay 2001RINGMay 2001
🏆Chana Porpaoin
World Champion
Kermin Guardia
Champion
1Noel Alfonso ArambuletKhulie Makeba+1Chana Porpaoin+4
2Jose GarciaYo Sam Choi+1Jose Aguirre-1
3Keitaro HoshinoEduardo Marquez+1Roberto LeyvaNEW
4Joma GamboaDaniel Reyes+1Keitaro Hoshino-2
5Kim Ki HwanNEWYura Dima+1Joma Gamboa-2
6Hiroshi Matsumoto-1Keitaro Hoshino+1Noel Arambulet-2
7Hiroshi Nakajima-1Sizwe Sinyabi+1Wandee Singwangcha-1
8Fasan Pongsawan-1Juan Alfonso Keb Baas+1Kermin Guardia-1
9Daniel Reyes-1Noel Arambulet+1Daniel Reyes-1
10Takayuki Korogi-1Jose Garcia+1Yutaka Niida-1
11Khulile Makeba-1Joma GamboaNEW
12Maria Vega-1Rathanaphol Sor Vorapin
13Songkram Porpaoin-1Surachai Ringboy
14Miguel Barrera-1Jairo Arango
15Makoto SuzukiKim Ki Hwan

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Kim Ki HwanNow in the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Khulile MakebaDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • Hiroshi MatsumotoDown one place to #6
    -1
  • Hiroshi NakajimaSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Fasan PongsawanFrom #7 to #8
    -1

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Jose GarciaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Biggest risers

  • Khulie MakebaUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Yo Sam ChoiFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Eduardo MarquezClimbed a place to #3
    +1

RINGMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Roberto LeyvaInto the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hiroshi NakajimaOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Chana PorpaoinJumped from #5 to #1
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Keitaro HoshinoFrom #2 to #4
    -2
  • Joma GamboaNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    -2
  • Noel ArambuletDown to #6 from #4
    -2

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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