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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - May 2008

Minimumweight rankings for May 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2008IBFMay 2008WBOMay 2008RINGMay 2008
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
Florante Condes
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
1Roman GonzalezRaul Garcia+1Daniel ReyesYutaka Niida
2Katsunari Takayama
Vacant
Milan MelindoFlorante Condes
3Carlos Campos+2Roman Gonzalez+1Samuel GutierrezOleydong Sithsamerchai
4Florante CondesNEWThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Juan Palacios+1Erik RamirezNEWEagle Kyowa
5Yasutaka Kuroki-2Muhammad Rachman+1Raul GarciaMuhammad Rachman
6Eagle Den Junlaphan-2Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym+1Nkosinathi JoyiKatsunari Takayama
7Nkosinathi Joyi-1Lorenzo Trejo+1Pornsawan KratingdaenggymDonnie Nietes
8Kwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung-1Ronald Barerra+1Walter TelloOmar Soto
9Pornsawan Pramuk-1Jose Varela+1Eddy Castro-5Nkosinathi Joyi
10Terou Misawa-1Rodel Mayol+1Ronald BarreraRaul Garcia
11Yuji KanemitsuYader Escobar+1Ryan Bito
12Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumZukisani Kwayiba+1Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum
13Erik RamirezFrancisco Soto+1Edrin Dapudong
14Yader EscobarEriberto Gejon+1Muhammad Rachman
15Zukiani KwayibaOmar Soto

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2008

WBAMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Florante CondesInto the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Milan MelindoMoved up to Light Flyweight

Biggest risers

  • Carlos CamposFrom #5 to #3
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Yasutaka KurokiDown to #5 from #3
    -2
  • Eagle Den JunlaphanSlipped from #4 to #6
    -2
  • Nkosinathi JoyiSlipped a spot to #7
    -1

WBOMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Erik RamirezNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan PalaciosOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest fallers

  • Eddy CastroDropped from #4 to #9
    -5

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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