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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - October 2001

Minimumweight rankings for October 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF October 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2001WBOOctober 2001RINGOctober 2001
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Vacant
Kermin Guardia
Champion
1Noel Alfonso ArambuletKhulie MakebaYutaka Niida
2Keitaro Hoshino+1Daniel ReyesJose Aguirre
3Joma Gamboa+2Jairo Arango+3Roberto Leyva
4Chana PorpaoinAlex SanchezChana Porpaoin
5Jose Garcia-3Juan Alfonso Keb Baas-2Keitaro Hoshino
6Kim Ki HwanJoma Gamboa-1Joma Gamboa
7Hiroshi MatsumotoNoel Arambulet+2Noel Arambulet
8Hiroshi NakajimaSizwe Sinyabi+2Wandee Singwangcha
9Daniel ReyesSatoshi Kogumazaka+3Kermin Guardia
10Keisuke YokoyamaJose Garcia+1Daniel Reyes
11Khulile Makeba+1Ivan CalderonNEW
12Jairo Arango-1Keitaro Hoshino+1
13Noel TunacaoYura Dima+1
14Miguel BarreraSurachai Ringboy+1
15Juan LandaetaOscar Murillo-8

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2001

WBAOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Biggest risers

  • Joma GamboaUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • Keitaro HoshinoUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Khulile MakebaFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose GarciaDropped from #2 to #5
    -3
  • Jairo ArangoFrom #11 to #12
    -1

WBOOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Satoshi KogumazakaNow #9 (was #12)
  • Jose GarciaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Oscar MurilloCurrently at #15
  • Eduardo MarquezWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Jairo ArangoNow #3 after being #6 last month
    +3
  • Satoshi KogumazakaJumped from #12 to #9
    +3
  • Noel ArambuletClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Oscar MurilloFell from #7 to #15
    -8
  • Juan Alfonso Keb BaasDown to #5 from #3
    -2
  • Joma GamboaDown one place to #6
    -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.

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