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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - May 2006

Minimumweight rankings for May 2006. 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 May 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2006IBFMay 2006WBOMay 2006RINGMay 2006
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
Muhammad Rachman
Champion
Ivan Calderon
Champion
Vacant
1Carlos Melo
Vacant
Benjie Sorolla+4Ivan Calderon
2Eriberto Gejon
Vacant
Omar Soto+2Yutaka Niida
3Pornsawan PramukJuan Landaeta+1Juan PalaciosMuhammad Rachman
4Terou MisawaIsaac Bustos+1Jose Luis Varela+3Eagle Kyowa
5Katsunari TakayamaDaniel Reyes+2Oleydong Sithsamerchai+4Katsunari Takayama
6Chana PorpaoinOmar Soto-4Pornsowan Porpramook+2Juan Landaeta
7Juan PalaciosTshepo Lefele+1Daniel Reyes+7Omar Soto
8Satoshi KogumasakaLorenzo Trejo+1Juan Landaeta+2Daniel Reyes
9Wilfrido ValdezEriberto Gejon+1Rodel Mayol-8Rodel Mayol
10Jose Luis VarelaCarlos Melo+1Satoshi Kogumazaka-4Isaac Bustos
11Ronald Barrera
Vacant
Miguel Tellez-9
12Nkosinathi JoyiDaniel Nietes+1Donnie Nietes-1
13Jae Won Kim
Vacant
Gabriel PumarNEW
14Daniel ReyesJulius Alcos+1Rafael Lozano-1
15Gabriel PumarPigmy Muangchaiyaphum

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2006

IBFMay 2006 vs April 2006

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luis LazarteOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • Daniel ReyesUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Omar SotoDropped from #1 to #6
    -5

WBOMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Daniel ReyesJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Miguel TellezDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Daniel ReyesNow #7 after being #14 last month
    +7
  • Benjie SorollaUp 4 places to #1
    +4
  • Oleydong SithsamerchaiImproved from #9 to #5
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Miguel TellezDown 9 places to #11
    -9
  • Rodel MayolNow #9 after being #1 last month
    -8
  • Satoshi KogumazakaNow #10 after being #6 last month
    -4

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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