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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - May 2016

Minimumweight rankings for May 2016. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING May 2016 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2016IBFMay 2016WBOMay 2016
🏆Byron Rojas
World Champion
Jose Argumedo
Champion
Vacant
1Thammanoon NiyomtrongJose A. Jimenez+4Riku Kano+5
2Rey Loreto
Vacant
Katsunari Takayama
3Hekkie Budler+1Tatsuya Fukuhara+1Tatsuya Fukuhara
4Siyabonga Siyo+1Carlos BuitragoNEWMoises Calleros
5Tatsuya Fukuhara+3Katsunari Takayama+1Vic Saludar
6Panya Pradabsri+4Xiong Zhao Zhong-3Ryuya Yamanaka+1
7Ricardo AstuvilcaRyuji HaraPanya Pradabsri+1
8Simphiwe Khonco+1Samartlek KokietgymAlexis Diaz+1
9Wittawas BasapeanNEWJaniel RiveraJeffrey Galero+1
10Carlos Buitrago+2Hekkie BudlerNEWSiyabonga Siyo+1
11Alexis DiazRiku Kano+2Janiel Rivera+1
12Chaozhong Xiong-9Saul JuarezNEWMerlito Sabillo-11
13Azael Villar+2Takumi Sakae-3Rey Loreto
14Leroy EstradaJulio Mendoza+1Reiya Konishi
15Ryuji HaraNEWDexter AlimentoNEWChao Xiong Zhong

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2016

WBAMay 2016 vs April 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Wittawas BasapeanNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Carlos BuitragoUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Chaozhong XiongDown to #12
  • Jesus SilvestrePreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Panya PradabsriJumped from #10 to #6
    +4
  • Tatsuya FukuharaImproved from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Carlos BuitragoClimbed from #12 to #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Chaozhong XiongDropped from #3 to #12
    -9

IBFMay 2016 vs April 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Carlos BuitragoNow in the top 10 at #4
  • Hekkie BudlerInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Takumi SakaeDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • Jose A. JimenezJumped from #5 to #1
    +4
  • Riku KanoClimbed from #13 to #11
    +2
  • Tatsuya FukuharaUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Xiong Zhao ZhongFell from #3 to #6
    -3
  • Takumi SakaeDropped from #10 to #13
    -3

WBOMay 2016 vs April 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Siyabonga SiyoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Merlito SabilloNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Riku KanoNow #1 after being #6 last month
    +5
  • Ryuya YamanakaFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Panya PradabsriUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Merlito SabilloDown 11 places to #12
    -11

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.