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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — May 2018

Official Minimumweight rankings for May 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018
🏆Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
World Champion
Not available for May 2018
Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
Champion
Japan flagRyuya Yamanaka
Champion

1Nicaragua flagByron RojasPhilippines flagMark Anthony Barriga▲+2Philippines flagRoberto Paradero
2China flagChaozhong Xiong
Vacant
Mexico flagCarlos Licona
3Peru flagRicardo AstuvilcaMexico flagCarlos LiconaNEWPhilippines flagVic Saludar
4Venezuela flagAlexis DiazJapan flagTsubasa KouraPhilippines flagMark Anthony Barriga
5Panama flagAzael Villar▲+1Japan flagMasataka Taniguchi▲+6Nicaragua flagByron Rojas
6Philippines flagRey Loreto▼-1Nicaragua flagJulio Mendoza▲+6Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz
7Nicaragua flagJulio MendozaSouth Africa flagDeeJay KrielNEWChina flagChaozhong Xiong
8Philippines flagMark Anthony BarrigaNEWPhilippines flagSamuel Salva▲+5South Africa flagDeeJay Kriel
9Japan flagTsubasa KouraPhilippines flagPedro TaduranNEWJapan flagShin OnoNEW
10Philippines flagPedro TaduranColombia flagGabriel Mendoza▼-3Puerto Rico flagJaniel Rivera
11South Africa flagDeeJay KrielMexico flagJose Argumedo▼-1Japan flagTsubasa Koura▲+3
12Nicaragua flagLeyman BenavidesJapan flagShin OnoNEWPhilippines flagPedro Taduran
13South Africa flagXolisa MagushaNicaragua flagLeyman BenavidesNEWPhilippines flagJoey Canoy
14Philippines flagRoberto ParaderoPhilippines flagMelvin JerusalemNEWThailand flagPanya Pradabsri▲+1
15Mexico flagBrian MosinosPuerto Rico flagJaniel Rivera▼-10Philippines flagMelvin JerusalemNEW

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 2018

WBAMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Mark Anthony BarrigaNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Simphiwe KhoncoOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Rey LoretoDown one place to #6
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Carlos LiconaEnters at #3
  • JP flag
    Masataka TaniguchiPreviously #11, enters at #5
  • NI flag
    Julio MendozaUp from #12 to #6
  • ZA flag
    DeeJay KrielInto the top 10 at #7
  • PH flag
    Samuel SalvaJumped from #13 into the top 10
  • PH flag
    Pedro TaduranNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Janiel RiveraDown to #15
  • PH flag
    Vic SaludarWas #6 last month
  • ZA flag
    Simphiwe KhoncoPreviously held #8
  • NI flag
    Byron RojasOut of the top 10 after being #9
  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Masataka TaniguchiUp 6 places to #5
    ▲+6
  • NI flag
    Julio MendozaUp 6 places to #6
    ▲+6
  • PH flag
    Samuel SalvaNow #8 after #13 last month
    ▲+5

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Janiel RiveraDropped from #5 to #15
    ▼-10
  • CO flag
    Gabriel MendozaDropped from #7 to #10
    ▼-3
  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shin OnoInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryoki HiraiOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Tsubasa KouraImproved from #14 to #11
    ▲+3
  • TH flag
    Panya PradabsriUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1