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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - May 2002

Minimumweight rankings for May 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2002WBOMay 2002RINGMay 2002
🏆
Vacant
Kermin Guardia
Champion
Vacant
🏆Keitaro Hoshino
World Champion
1Noel Alfonso ArambuletDaniel ReyesJose Aguirre
2Chana PorpaoinMiguel BarreraRoberto Leyva
3Joma GamboaChana Porpaoin+2Chana Porpaoin
4Khulile Makeba+1Reynaldo FrutosNEWKeitaro Hoshino
5Alex Sanchez+2Khulie Makeba-1Noel Arambulet
6Daniel Reyes-2Alex SanchezJoma Gamboa
7Songkram Porpaoin+1Noel ArambuletKermin Guardia
8Reynaldo Frutos+1Naumchai RatanachaigymDaniel Reyes
9Miguel Barrera+3Jorge Mata FerradalNEWMiguel Barrera
10Jae Won KimJairo Arango-7Khulile Makeba
11Genki OnakaNEWIvan Calderon
12Pornsawan Pramuk+1Juan Alfonso Keb Baas-2
13Wandee Charoen+1Satoshi Kogumazaka-1
14Juan Landaeta-3Joma Gamboa-1
15Juan Alfonso Keb BaasZolani Petelo-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2002

WBAMay 2002 vs April 2002

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Keitaro Hoshino)

Entered the top 10

  • Miguel BarreraJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hiroshi MatsumotoPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Miguel BarreraNow #9 after being #12 last month
    +3
  • Alex SanchezNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2
  • Khulile MakebaFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Juan LandaetaNow #14 after being #11 last month
    -3
  • Daniel ReyesSlipped from #4 to #6
    -2

WBOMay 2002 vs April 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Reynaldo FrutosEnters at #4
  • Jorge Mata FerradalNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Omar SotoPreviously held #9
  • Juan Alfonso Keb BaasDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Chana PorpaoinClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Jairo ArangoNow #10 after being #3 last month
    -7
  • Juan Alfonso Keb BaasDown to #12 from #10
    -2
  • Khulie MakebaFrom #4 to #5
    -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.

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