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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — November 2015

Official Minimumweight rankings for November 2015.

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
RankWBANovember 2015WBCIBFNovember 2015WBONovember 2015
🏆South Africa flagHekkie Budler
World Champion
Not available for November 2015
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Champion
Japan flagKosei Tanaka
Champion

1Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
Vacant
Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
2Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
Vacant
Japan flagTakumi Sakae
3Philippines flagRey LoretoThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrPhilippines flagMerlito Sabillo
4China flagChaozhong XiongNEWChina flagXiong Zhao Zhong▲+2Philippines flagVic Saludar
5Peru flagRicardo Astuvilca▼-1Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▼-1China flagChao Xiong Zhong
6Mexico flagJesus Silvestre▼-1Japan flagGo Odaira▼-1Philippines flagJeffrey Galero
7Japan flagTakumi Sakae▼-1Nicaragua flagByron RojasNicaragua flagByron Rojas▲+1
8South Africa flagSimphiwe Khonco▼-1Mexico flagJose ArgumedoJapan flagRyuya Yamanaka▲+2
9South Africa flagSiyabonga Siyo▼-1Japan flagTakumi SakaeThailand flagPigmy KokietgymNEW
10Panama flagCarlos Ortega▼-1Japan flagRyuji HaraJapan flagGo Odaira▼-1
11Thailand flagPetchmanee Kokietgym▼-1Philippines flagDenver CuelloThailand flagPetchamanee KokietgymNEW
12Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▼-1Puerto Rico flagJaniel RiveraMexico flagJulian Yedras▼-1
13Nicaragua flagByron Rojas▲+2Colombia flagJose A. JimenezPanama flagLeroy Estrada▼-1
14Panama flagLeroy Estrada▼-2Japan flagTatsuya FukuharaNEWPuerto Rico flagJaniel Rivera▲+1
15Colombia flagJose Jimenez▼-2
Vacant
Japan flagReiya Konishi▼-1

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 October 2015

WBANovember 2015 vs October 2015

Entered the top 10

  • CN flag
    Chaozhong XiongInto the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Petchmanee KokietgymDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Byron RojasNow ranked #13 (was #15)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    ▼-2
  • CO flag
    Jose JimenezFrom #13 to #15
    ▼-2
  • PE flag
    Ricardo AstuvilcaDown one place to #5
    ▼-1

IBFNovember 2015 vs October 2015

Biggest risers

  • CN flag
    Xiong Zhao ZhongNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Go OdairaFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1

WBONovember 2015 vs October 2015

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Pigmy KokietgymNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jaysever AbcedePreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ryuya YamanakaNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    ▲+2
  • NI flag
    Byron RojasUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • PR flag
    Janiel RiveraFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Go OdairaDown one place to #10
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Julian YedrasSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1
  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1