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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - May 2007

Minimumweight rankings for May 2007. 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 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2007IBFMay 2007WBOMay 2007RINGMay 2007
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
Muhammad Rachman
Champion
Ivan Calderon
Super Champion
Vacant
1Eriberto Gejon
Vacant
Donnie Nietes+1Ivan Calderon
2Roman Gonzalez+4
Vacant
Oleydong Sithsamerchai-1Yutaka Niida
3Katsunari Takayama-1Rodel Mayol+1Juan PalaciosMuhammad Rachman
4Pornsawan Pramuk-1Eriberto Gejon+1Pornsowan PorpramookEagle Kyowa
5Chana Porpaoin-1Florante Condes+1Florante Condes+1Katsunari Takayama
6Juan Palacios-1Juan Palacios+1Daniel Reyes+1Rodel Mayol
7Nkosinathi JoyiPornsawan Porpramook+3Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym+1Eriberto Gejon
8Yasutaka Kuroki+1Ronald BarerraNEWNkosinathi Joyi+1Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym
9Terou Misawa+1Lorenzo Trejo+2Erik Ramirez+1Oleydong Sithsamerchai
10Ronald Barrera+1Roman GonzalezNEWPigmy Muangchaiyaphum+1Ronald Barrera
11Carlos Campos+1Donnie NietesNEWSamuel GutierrezNEW
12Jose Luis Varela-4Rafael LozanoRodel Mayol
13Donnie Nietes+2
Vacant
Benjie Sorolla
14Kermin GuardiaNEW
Vacant
Ryan Bito
15Omar SotoNEWOmar Soto

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2007

WBAMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Ronald BarreraPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose Luis VarelaFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • Roman GonzalezImproved from #6 to #2
    +4
  • Donnie NietesUp to #13 from #15
    +2
  • Yasutaka KurokiUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose Luis VarelaNow #12 after being #8 last month
    -4
  • Katsunari TakayamaSlipped a spot to #3
    -1
  • Pornsawan PramukFrom #3 to #4
    -1

IBFMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Ronald BarerraNow in the top 10 at #8
  • Roman GonzalezNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Isaac BustosPreviously held #7
  • Daniel ReyesOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • Pornsawan PorpramookClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Lorenzo TrejoFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Rafael LozanoDown one place to #12
    -1

WBOMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ronald BarreraWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • Donnie NietesFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Florante CondesClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Daniel ReyesUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Oleydong SithsamerchaiDown one place to #2
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.