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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - May 2009

Minimumweight rankings for May 2009. 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 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2009IBFMay 2009WBOMay 2009RINGMay 2009
🏆Roman Gonzalez
World Champion
Raul Garcia
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
🏆Manuel Vargas
Interim Champion
1Katsunari Takayama
Vacant
Milan MelindoRoman Gonzalez
2Yasutaka Kuroki
Vacant
Ronald BarreraRaul Garcia
3Milan MelindoNkosinathi Joyi+1Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumOleydong Sithsamerchai
4Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungFlorante Condes+1Ryan BitoFlorante Condes
5Florante CondesMilan Melindo+1Florante CondesMilan Melindo
6Nkosinathi JoyiRonald Barerra-4Erik RamirezMuhammad Rachman
7Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumYader EscobarWalter TelloKatsunari Takayama
8Yader EscobarMuhammad RachmanJuanito HernandezDonnie Nietes
9Toshikazu WagaLorenzo TrejoDaniel ReyesNkosinathi Joyi
10Denver CuelloPornsawan KratingdaenggymYader EscobarJuan Palacios
11Walter TelloOmar Soto+1Nkosinathi Joyi+1
12Juan Hernandez NavarreteTshepo Lefele+1Ivan Nicolas Meneses FloresNEW
13Ivan Nicolas Meneses FloresZukisani Kwayiba+1Denver Cuello+1
14Ronald Barrera
Vacant
Yasutaka Kuroki+1
15Tshepo LefeleJuan EsquerNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2009

IBFMay 2009 vs April 2009

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rodel MayolPreviously held #10

Biggest fallers

  • Ronald BarerraNow #6 after being #1 last month
    -5
  • Yader EscobarSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Muhammad RachmanDown one place to #8
    -1

WBOMay 2009 vs April 2009

Biggest risers

  • Nkosinathi JoyiUp one spot to #11
    +1
  • Denver CuelloUp one spot to #13
    +1
  • Yasutaka KurokiUp one spot to #14
    +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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