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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — October 2015

Official Minimumweight rankings for October 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
RankWBAOctober 2015WBCIBFOctober 2015WBOOctober 2015
🏆South Africa flagHekkie Budler
World Champion
Not available for October 2015
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Champion
Japan flagKosei Tanaka
Champion

1Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
Vacant
Country flagCarlos Buitrago
2Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
Vacant
Country flagTakumi Sakae
3Philippines flagRey LoretoThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrCountry flagMerlito Sabillo
4Peru flagRicardo AstuvilcaNicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoCountry flagVic Saludar
5Mexico flagJesus SilvestreJapan flagGo OdairaCountry flagChao Xiong ZhongNEW
6Japan flagTakumi SakaeChina flagXiong Zhao ZhongCountry flagJeffrey Galero
7South Africa flagSimphiwe KhoncoNicaragua flagByron RojasCountry flagJaysever Abcede
8South Africa flagSiyabonga SiyoMexico flagJose ArgumedoCountry flagByron Rojas
9Panama flagCarlos OrtegaJapan flagTakumi SakaeCountry flagGo Odaira
10Thailand flagPetchmanee KokietgymNEWJapan flagRyuji HaraJapan flagRyuya Yamanaka
11Venezuela flagAlexis DiazPhilippines flagDenver CuelloCountry flagJulian Yedras
12Panama flagLeroy EstradaPuerto Rico flagJaniel RiveraCountry flagLeroy Estrada
13Colombia flagJose JimenezColombia flagJose A. JimenezCountry flagJessie Espinas
14China flagXiong Zhao ZhongPhilippines flagJessie EspinasCountry flagReiya Konishi
15Nicaragua flagByron Rojas
Vacant
Country flagJaniel Rivera

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 2015

WBAOctober 2015 vs September 2015

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Petchmanee KokietgymNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jaysever AbcedePreviously held #10

WBOOctober 2015 vs September 2015

Entered the top 10

  • CN flag
    Chao Xiong ZhongNow in the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CN flag
    Xiong Zhao ZhongLast ranked #5