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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - May 2026

Minimumweight rankings for May 2026. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2026WBCMay 2026IBFMay 2026WBOMay 2026RINGMay 2026
🏆Oscar Collazo
Super Champion
Melvin Jerusalem
Champion
Pedro Taduran
Champion
Oscar Collazo
Champion
Oscar Collazo
Champion
1Ryusei Matsumoto-1Joey CanoyDianXing Zhu+2Vic SaludarPedro Taduran+1
2Takeshi IshiiSiyakholwa Kuse
Vacant
Melvin JerusalemNEWThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Siyakholwa Kuse+2
3Wilfredo MendezBeaven SibandaRyusei MatsumotoNEWWilfredo Mendez-1Melvin Jerusalem-2
4Vic SaludarLuis Castillo SotoAaron de la Cruz Escobedo+1Ronald Chacon-1Ryusei Matsumoto-1
5DianXing ZhuJoseph SumabongTakeshi Ishii+1Joey CanoyJoey Canoy
6Katsuki MoriVic SaludarChristian Balunan+1DianXing Zhu-2Takeshi Ishii
7Yuni TakadaJunior Leandro ZarateIan Abne-3Takeshi Ishii-1Vic Saludar
8Joseph SumabongBrandon MorenoKatsuki Mori+1Russell Acosta Silveira-1Joseph Sumabong
9Joey CanoyNhlanhla TyirhaNhlanhla Tyirha+1Joseph Sumabong-1Beaven Sibanda
10Jayson Vayson+2Russell Acosta SilveiraVic Saludar+1Junior Leandro Zarate-1DianXing ZhuNEW
11Jesus HaroTakero Kitano+1Brandon Moreno+1Aaron de la Cruz Escobedo-1
12Russell Acosta Silveira+1Ian Abne-1Beaven Sibanda-4Samuel Salva+2
13Ian Abne-3Tatsuro NakashimaRussell Acosta SilveiraBeaven Sibanda-1
14Issa SakataShane GentallanJoseph SumabongKatsuki Mori-1
15Tatsuro NakashimaKatsuki MoriMasatora OkadaJayson Vayson
16Yuni Takada
17Zyvyr John Medecilo+1
18Juan Coronel+1
19Goki Kobayashi-2
20Andre Rodriguez Rayon
21Gustavo Perez AlvarezNEW
22Jheng Ciou-1
23Arnel Lofranco-1
24Karim Lopez-1
25Samuel Salva-1
26Thinumzi Gqola-1
27Edwin Cano Hernandez-1
28Reyneris Gutierrez-1
29Pedro Villegas-1
30Kevin Lopez-1
31Christian Balunan-1
32Kurt Pabular
33Roberto Karet Ruiz Velazco-2
34Mthokozisi Ngxaka-1
35Sherwin Dacullo
36Jake Amparo-2
37Yoshi Sugiura-1
38Nhlakanipho Kunene-1
39Carlos Lopez Avalos-1
40Keita NakayamaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2026

WBAMay 2026 vs April 2026

Entered the top 10

  • Jayson VaysonUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ian AbneCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Jayson VaysonFrom #12 to #10
    +2
  • Russell Acosta SilveiraClimbed a place to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ian AbneFell from #10 to #13
    -3

WBCMay 2026 vs April 2026

Biggest risers

  • Takero KitanoUp one spot to #11
    +1
  • Zyvyr John MedeciloUp one spot to #17
    +1
  • Juan CoronelClimbed a place to #18
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Goki KobayashiSlipped from #17 to #19
    -2
  • Roberto Karet Ruiz VelazcoNow ranked #33 (was #31)
    -2
  • Jake AmparoSlipped from #34 to #36
    -2

IBFMay 2026 vs April 2026

Entered the top 10

  • Ryusei MatsumotoNow in the top 10 at #3
  • Vic SaludarClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Beaven SibandaCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • DianXing ZhuNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    +2
  • Aaron de la Cruz EscobedoUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Takeshi IshiiUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Beaven SibandaFell from #8 to #12
    -4
  • Ian AbneDown 3 places to #7
    -3

WBOMay 2026 vs April 2026

Entered the top 10

  • Melvin JerusalemEnters at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Aaron de la Cruz EscobedoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Samuel SalvaClimbed from #14 to #12
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • DianXing ZhuNow ranked #6 (was #4)
    -2
  • Wilfredo MendezSlipped a spot to #3
    -1
  • Ronald ChaconDown one place to #4
    -1

RINGMay 2026 vs April 2026

Entered the top 10

  • DianXing ZhuNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Nhlanhla TyirhaPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Siyakholwa KuseUp to #2 from #4
    +2
  • Pedro TaduranFrom #2 to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Melvin JerusalemFrom #1 to #3
    -2
  • Ryusei MatsumotoSlipped a spot to #4
    -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.

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