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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — May 2010

Official Minimumweight rankings for May 2010.

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 2010WBCIBFMay 2010WBOMay 2010
🏆Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
World Champion
Not available for May 2010
South Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
2Thailand flagKwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung
Vacant
Thailand flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum
3Thailand flagPigmy Kokietgym▲+1Philippines flagMilan Melindo▲+1Philippines flagRammel Asenjo
4Nicaragua flagJuan Palacios▲+2South Africa flagTshepo Lefele▲+1Philippines flagMilan Melindo
5Mexico flagSammy Guti▲+3Nicaragua flagYader Escobar▲+1Mexico flagJuan HernandezNEW
6Japan flagAkira Yaegashi▲+3Mexico flagRaul Garcia▲+1Saudi Arabia flagGideon Buthelezi
7Mexico flagManuel JimenezNEWThailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▲+1Nicaragua flagYader Escobar
8Colombia flagLuis Carrillo▲+2Philippines flagDenver Cuello▲+1Philippines flagFlorante Condes
9Nicaragua flagYader Escobar▼-6Colombia flagRonald Barerra▲+1Mexico flagRaul Garcia▲+1
10Thailand flagChayaphon Moonsri▲+3Philippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1Japan flagKatsunari Takayama▲+1
11Philippines flagMichael LanderoNEWJapan flagKatsunari Takayama▲+1Mexico flagMario Rodriguez▲+1
12Mexico flagJesus Silvestre▲+2South Africa flagZukisani Kwayiba▲+1Mexico flagArmando TorresNEW
13Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▲+2Mexico flagOmar Soto▲+1Thailand flagWanheng Menayothin
14Philippines flagRommel AsenjoNEWPhilippines flagRommel Asenjo▲+1Mexico flagJesus SilvestreNEW
15Panama flagWalter TelloNEWPhilippines flagDenver Sengwangcha

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 2010

WBAMay 2010 vs April 2010

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Manuel JimenezNow ranked #7
  • TH flag
    Chayaphon MoonsriJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan Hernandez NavarreteOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • PH flag
    Denver CuelloWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Sammy GutiNow #5 after #8 last month
    ▲+3
  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiNow #6 after #9 last month
    ▲+3
  • TH flag
    Chayaphon MoonsriJumped from #13 to #10
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Yader EscobarDown 6 places to #9
    ▼-6

WBOMay 2010 vs April 2010

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan HernandezNow ranked #5
  • JP flag
    Katsunari TakayamaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juanito HernandezPreviously held #5
  • ID flag
    Muhammad RachmanWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Katsunari TakayamaClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Mario RodriguezClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1