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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — May 2007

Official Minimumweight rankings for May 2007.

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 2007WBCIBFMay 2007WBOMay 2007
🏆Japan flagYutaka Niida
World Champion
Not available for May 2007
Indonesia flagMuhammad Rachman
Champion
Puerto Rico flagIvan Calderon
Super Champion

1Philippines flagEriberto Gejon
Vacant
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes▲+1
2Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez▲+4
Vacant
Thailand flagOleydong Sithsamerchai▼-1
3Japan flagKatsunari Takayama▼-1Philippines flagRodel Mayol▲+1Nicaragua flagJuan Palacios
4Thailand flagPornsawan Pramuk▼-1Philippines flagEriberto Gejon▲+1Thailand flagPornsowan Porpramook
5Thailand flagChana Porpaoin▼-1Philippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1Philippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1
6Nicaragua flagJuan Palacios▼-1Nicaragua flagJuan Palacios▲+1Colombia flagDaniel Reyes▲+1
7South Africa flagNkosinathi JoyiThailand flagPornsawan Porpramook▲+3Thailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▲+1
8Japan flagYasutaka Kuroki▲+1Colombia flagRonald BarerraNEWSaudi Arabia flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+1
9Japan flagTerou Misawa▲+1Mexico flagLorenzo Trejo▲+2Mexico flagErik Ramirez▲+1
10Colombia flagRonald Barrera▲+1Nicaragua flagRoman GonzalezNEWThailand flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum▲+1
11Mexico flagCarlos Campos▲+1Philippines flagDonnie NietesNEWMexico flagSamuel GutierrezNEW
12Venezuela flagJose Luis Varela▼-4Spain flagRafael LozanoPhilippines flagRodel Mayol
13Philippines flagDonnie Nietes▲+2
Vacant
Philippines flagBenjie Sorolla
14Colombia flagKermin GuardiaNEW
Vacant
Philippines flagRyan Bito
15Puerto Rico flagOmar SotoNEWPuerto Rico flagOmar Soto

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since April 2007

WBAMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Ronald BarreraPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Jose Luis VarelaFell to #12

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Jose Luis VarelaNow #12 after #8 last month
    ▼-4
  • JP flag
    Katsunari TakayamaSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Pornsawan PramukFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Pornsawan PorpramookClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Lorenzo TrejoFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    Rafael LozanoDown one place to #12
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Ronald BarreraWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Oleydong SithsamerchaiDown one place to #2
    ▼-1