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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — May 2014

Official Minimumweight rankings for May 2014.

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 2014WBCIBFMay 2014WBOMay 2014
🏆South Africa flagHekkie Budler
World Champion
Not available for May 2014
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Champion
Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
2Mexico flagJesus Silvestre
Vacant
Thailand flagWanheng Menayothin
3Thailand flagChayaphon MoonsriMexico flagJose Argumedo▲+1Japan flagRyuji Hara
4Japan flagRyuji HaraJapan flagRyuji Hara▲+1Philippines flagMerlito Sabillo▲+1
5Nicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▲+1Japan flagShin Ono▲+1
6Philippines flagRey LoretoPanama flagLeroy Estrada▲+1Thailand flagPigmy Kokietgym▲+2
7Thailand flagEkkawit SongnuiPhilippines flagVirgilio Silvano▲+1Yemen flagAli Raymi▲+2
8Thailand flagPigmy KokietgymJapan flagGo Odaira▲+1Philippines flagFlorante Condes▲+5
9Thailand flagWittawas BasapeanJapan flagShin Ono▲+1Panama flagLeroy Estrada▲+5
10Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▲+3Philippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1Mexico flagJesus Silvestre▲+1
11Panama flagLeroy Estrada▼-1Philippines flagMerlito Sabillo▲+3China flagXiong Zhao Zhong▲+1
12South Africa flagSimphiwe KhoncoMexico flagCarlos VelardeVenezuela flagAlexis DiazNEW
13Japan flagKosei Tanaka▲+1Mexico flagJesus SilvestreNEWSaudi Arabia flagSimphiwe KhoncoNEW
14Peru flagRicardo Astuvilca▲+1Nicaragua flagAlcides Martinez▲+1Thailand flagSamartlek KokietgymNEW
15Nicaragua flagRoger Antonio ColladoNEWMexico flagJulian Yedras▼-5

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 2014

WBAMay 2014 vs April 2014

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazImproved from #13 to #10
    ▲+3
  • JP flag
    Kosei TanakaClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1
  • PE flag
    Ricardo AstuvilcaUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2014 vs April 2014

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Merlito SabilloFrom #13 to #11
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Carlos VelardeDown one place to #12
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2014 vs April 2014

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Florante CondesPreviously ranked #13
  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaNow #9 (was #14)
  • MX flag
    Jesus SilvestrePreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymLast ranked #4
  • PH flag
    Virgilio SilvanoLast ranked #7
  • MX flag
    Julian YedrasCurrently at #15

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Florante CondesJumped from #13 to #8
    ▲+5
  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaImproved from #14 to #9
    ▲+5
  • TH flag
    Pigmy KokietgymUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Julian YedrasNow #15 after #10 last month
    ▼-5