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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — May 2026

Official Minimumweight rankings for May 2026.

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 2026WBCMay 2026IBFWBOMay 2026
🏆Puerto Rico flagOscar Collazo
Super Champion
Philippines flagMelvin Jerusalem
Champion
Not available for May 2026
Puerto Rico flagOscar Collazo
Champion

1Japan flagRyusei MatsumotoPhilippines flagJoey CanoyPhilippines flagVic Saludar
2Japan flagTakeshi IshiiSouth Africa flagSiyakholwa KusePhilippines flagMelvin JerusalemNEWNow Champion
3Puerto Rico flagWilfredo MendezZimbabwe flagBeaven SibandaPuerto Rico flagWilfredo Mendez▼-1
4Philippines flagVic SaludarMexico flagLuis CastilloVenezuela flagRonald Chacon▼-1
5China flagDianXing ZhuPhilippines flagJoseph SumabongPhilippines flagJoey Canoy
6Japan flagKatsuki MoriPhilippines flagVic SaludarChina flagDianXing Zhu▼-2
7Japan flagYuni TakadaArgentina flagJunior Leandro ZarateJapan flagTakeshi Ishii▼-1
8Philippines flagJoseph SumabongSpain flagBrandon MorenoMexico flagRussell Acosta Silveira▼-1
9Philippines flagJoey CanoySouth Africa flagNhlanhla TyirhaPhilippines flagJoseph Sumabong▼-1
10Philippines flagJayson Vayson▲+2Mexico flagRussell Acosta SilveiraArgentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate▼-1
11United States flagJesus HaroJapan flagTakero Kitano▲+1Mexico flagAaron De La Cruz Escobedo▼-1
12Mexico flagRussell Acosta Silveira▲+1Philippines flagIan Abne▼-1Philippines flagSamuel Salva▲+2
13Philippines flagIan Abne▼-3Japan flagTatsuro NakashimaZimbabwe flagBeaven Sibanda▼-1
14Japan flagIssa SakataPhilippines flagShane GentallanJapan flagKatsuki Mori▼-1
15Japan flagTatsuro NakashimaJapan flagKatsuki MoriPhilippines flagJayson Vayson
16Japan flagYuni Takada
17Philippines flagZyvyr John Medecilo▲+1
18Colombia flagJuan Coronel▲+1
19Japan flagGoki Kobayashi▼-2
20Mexico flagAndre Rodriguez Rayon
21Mexico flagGustavo Perez AlvarezNEW
22Taiwan flagJheng Ciou▼-1
23Philippines flagArnel Lofranco▼-1
24Mexico flagKarim Lopez▼-1
25Philippines flagSamuel Salva▼-1
26South Africa flagThinumzi Gqola▼-1
27Mexico flagEdwin Cano▼-1
28Nicaragua flagReyneris Gutierrez▼-1
29Ecuador flagPedro Villegas▼-1
30Mexico flagKevin Lopez▼-1
31Philippines flagChristian Balunan▼-1
32Philippines flagKurt Pabular
33Mexico flagRoberto Karet Ruiz Velazco▼-2
34South Africa flagMthokozisi Ngxaka▼-1
35Philippines flagSherwin Dacullo
36Philippines flagJake Amparo▼-2
37Japan flagYoshi Sugiura▼-1
38South Africa flagNhlakanipho Kunene▼-1
39Mexico flagCarlos Lopez Avalos▼-1
40Japan flagKeita NakayamaNEW

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 2026

WBAMay 2026 vs April 2026

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jayson VaysonUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Ian AbneCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Jayson VaysonFrom #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Russell Acosta SilveiraClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Ian AbneFell from #10 to #13
    ▼-3

WBCMay 2026 vs April 2026

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Takero KitanoUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Zyvyr John MedeciloUp one spot to #17
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Juan CoronelClimbed a place to #18
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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

WBOMay 2026 vs April 2026

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Melvin JerusalemEnters at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Aaron De La Cruz EscobedoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Samuel SalvaClimbed from #14 to #12
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

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