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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - October 2018

Minimumweight rankings for October 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC October 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2018IBFOctober 2018WBOOctober 2018RINGOctober 2018
🏆Thammanoon Niyomtrong
World Champion
Vacant
Vic Saludar
Champion
Vacant
1Byron RojasMark Anthony BarrigaRoberto ParaderoWanheng Menayothin
2Alexis Diaz+1
Vacant
Carlos LiconaKnockout Cp Freshmart
3Jose ArgumedoNEWCarlos LiconaMark Anthony BarrigaByron Rojas+1
4Ricardo Astuvilca-2Tsubasa KouraAlexis Diaz+1Vic Saludar+1
5Julio Mendoza-1Masataka TaniguchiShin Ono+1Simphiwe Khonco+1
6Rey Loreto-1Julio MendozaPanya Pradabsri+1Jose Argumedo+1
7Jerson Ortiz-1DeeJay KrielWilfredo MendezNEWTsubasa Koura+2
8Chaozhong Xiong-1Samuel SalvaDeeJay KrielTatsuya Fukuhara
9Mark Anthony Barriga-1Pedro TaduranRene Mark CuartoDeeJay Kriel+1
10Tsubasa Koura-1Jose ArgumedoTsubasa Koura+1Mark Anthony BarrigaNEW
11Leyman BenavidesShin OnoJoey Canoy+1
12DeeJay Kriel-2Leyman BenavidesMelvin Jerusalem+1
13Shin Ono-1Tatsuya FukuharaJaniel Rivera-3
14Ayanda Ndulani-1Elwin Soto CastroLeroy Estrada
15Panya PradabsriNEWMelvin JerusalemEliezer Gazo

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2018

WBAOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Jose ArgumedoInto the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DeeJay KrielDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Alexis DiazClimbed a place to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ricardo AstuvilcaSlipped from #2 to #4
    -2
  • DeeJay KrielDown to #12 from #10
    -2
  • Julio MendozaSlipped a spot to #5
    -1

WBOOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Wilfredo MendezEnters at #7
  • Tsubasa KouraUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Byron RojasLast ranked #4
  • Janiel RiveraFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • Alexis DiazClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Shin OnoClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Panya PradabsriUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Janiel RiveraDropped from #10 to #13
    -3

RINGOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Mark Anthony BarrigaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hiroto KyoguchiMoved up to Light Flyweight

Biggest risers

  • Tsubasa KouraNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Byron RojasUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Vic SaludarFrom #5 to #4
    +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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.