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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - October 2012

Minimumweight rankings for October 2012. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC October 2012 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2012IBFOctober 2012WBOOctober 2012RINGOctober 2012
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Vacant
Mario Rodriguez
Champion
Moises Fuentes
Champion
Vacant
1Jesus SilvestreMathew Handig+11Carlos BuitragoKazuto Ioka
2Ryo Miyazaki
Vacant
Raul GarciaMoises Fuentes
3Pigmy KokietgymDenver Cuello+1Luis De La Rosa+1Raul Garcia
4Pornsawan PorpramookCarlos Buitrago+1Merlito Sabillo+3Denver Cuello
5Ekkawit SongnuiHekkie Budler+1Wanheng Menayothin+1Wanheng Menayothin
6Nkosinathi JoyiNEWKatsunari Takayama+1Heri Amol-1Mario Rodriguez
7Akira YaegashiNkosinathi Joyi+1Paipharob Kokietgym+1Nkosinathi Joyi
8Edwin DiazMerlito Sabillo+1Rammel Asenjo+1Akira Yaegashi+2
9Takuya MitamuraPigmy Kokietgym+1Hekkie Budler+4Hekkie BudlerNEW
10Merlito SabilloCarlos Velarde+1Carlos VelardeCarlos BuitragoNEW
11Chayaphon MoonsriWanheng Menayothin+4Jesus Silvestre
12Carlos VelardeGanigan Lopez+1Nkosinathi JoyiNEW
13Luis De La RosaGabriel MendozaNEWTakuya Mitamura-1
14Gabriel MendozaJorle EstradaNEWOsvaldo Razon
15Walter TelloJuan Hernandez Navarrete

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2012

WBAOctober 2012 vs September 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Nkosinathi JoyiInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Carlos BuitragoOut of the top 10 after being #6

IBFOctober 2012 vs September 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Mathew HandigClimbed from #11 up to #1

Biggest risers

  • Mathew HandigUp 10 places to #1
    +10
  • Wanheng MenayothinUp 3 places to #11
    +3

WBOOctober 2012 vs September 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Hekkie BudlerPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ivan CalderonWas #3 last month

Biggest risers

  • Hekkie BudlerJumped from #13 to #9
    +4
  • Merlito SabilloNow #4 after being #7 last month
    +3
  • Luis De La RosaClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Heri AmolDown one place to #6
    -1
  • Takuya MitamuraFrom #12 to #13
    -1

RINGOctober 2012 vs September 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Hekkie BudlerInto the top 10 at #9
  • Carlos BuitragoEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Florante CondesPreviously held #8
  • Katsunari TakayamaOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Akira YaegashiUp to #8 from #10
    +2

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.