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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — October 2009

Official Minimumweight rankings for October 2009.

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
RankWBAOctober 2009WBCIBFOctober 2009WBOOctober 2009
🏆Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
World Champion
Not available for October 2009
Dominican Republic flagRaul Garcia
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1Japan flagYasutaka KurokiSouth Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+1Philippines flagMilan Melindo
2Philippines flagMilan Melindo
Vacant
Thailand flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum
3Thailand flagKwanthai Chor Nor PattalungPhilippines flagMilan Melindo▲+1Philippines flagRammel Asenjo
4Nicaragua flagYader EscobarNicaragua flagYader Escobar▲+1Saudi Arabia flagNkosinathi Joyi
5Thailand flagPigmy KokietgymNEWColombia flagRonald Barerra▲+1Mexico flagJuanito Hernandez▲+1
6Panama flagLuis Alberto Rios▲+2Philippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1Colombia flagRonald Barrera▲+1
7Mexico flagJuan Hernandez NavarreteThailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▲+1Philippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1
8Nicaragua flagJuan PalaciosNEWColombia flagDaniel Reyes▲+1India flagMuhammad RachmanNEW
9Philippines flagDenver CuelloSouth Africa flagTshepo Lefele▲+1Nicaragua flagYader Escobar▼-4
10Mexico flagIvan Nicolas Meneses FloresMexico flagLorenzo Trejo▲+1Mexico flagIvan Nicolas Meneses Flores
11Mexico flagSammy GutiSouth Africa flagZukisani Kwayiba▲+1Panama flagLuis A. Rios
12Japan flagAkira YaegashiPhilippines flagDenver Cuello▲+1Philippines flagDenver Cuello▲+1
13Thailand flagPornsawan PorpramookMexico flagErik Ramirez▲+1Japan flagYasutaka Kuroki▲+1
14South Africa flagTshepo Lefele▲+1Indonesia flagMuhammad Rachman▲+1Mexico flagErik Ramirez▼-2
15Panama flagWalter TelloNEWThailand flagWanheng Menayothin

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 September 2009

WBAOctober 2009 vs September 2009

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Pigmy KokietgymNow ranked #5
  • NI flag
    Juan PalaciosNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Katsunari TakayamaPreviously held #5
  • TH flag
    Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Luis Alberto RiosUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Tshepo LefeleClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

WBOOctober 2009 vs September 2009

Entered the top 10

  • ID flag
    Muhammad RachmanInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Daniel ReyesOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Juanito HernandezClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Ronald BarreraFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Florante CondesClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Yader EscobarDown 4 places to #9
    ▼-4
  • MX flag
    Erik RamirezFrom #12 to #14
    ▼-2