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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — October 2018

Official Minimumweight rankings for October 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFOctober 2018WBOOctober 2018
🏆Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
World Champion
Not available for October 2018
Vacant
Philippines flagVic Saludar
Champion

1Nicaragua flagByron RojasPhilippines flagMark Anthony BarrigaPhilippines flagRoberto Paradero
2Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▲+1
Vacant
Mexico flagCarlos Licona
3Mexico flagJose ArgumedoNEWMexico flagCarlos LiconaPhilippines flagMark Anthony Barriga
4Peru flagRicardo Astuvilca▼-2Japan flagTsubasa KouraNicaragua flagAlexis Diaz▲+1
5Nicaragua flagJulio Mendoza▼-1Japan flagMasataka TaniguchiJapan flagShin Ono▲+1
6Philippines flagRey Loreto▼-1Nicaragua flagJulio MendozaThailand flagPanya Pradabsri▲+1
7Nicaragua flagJerson Ortiz▼-1South Africa flagDeeJay KrielPuerto Rico flagWilfredo MendezNEW
8China flagChaozhong Xiong▼-1Philippines flagSamuel SalvaSouth Africa flagDeeJay Kriel
9Philippines flagMark Anthony Barriga▼-1Philippines flagPedro TaduranPhilippines flagRene Mark Cuarto
10Japan flagTsubasa Koura▼-1Mexico flagJose ArgumedoJapan flagTsubasa Koura▲+1
11Nicaragua flagLeyman BenavidesJapan flagShin OnoPhilippines flagJoey Canoy▲+1
12South Africa flagDeeJay Kriel▼-2Nicaragua flagLeyman BenavidesPhilippines flagMelvin Jerusalem▲+1
13Japan flagShin Ono▼-1Japan flagTatsuya FukuharaPuerto Rico flagJaniel Rivera▼-3
14South Africa flagAyanda Ndulani▼-1Mexico flagElwin Soto CastroPanama flagLeroy Estrada
15Thailand flagPanya PradabsriNEWPhilippines flagMelvin JerusalemNicaragua flagEliezer Gazo

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 2018

WBAOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoInto the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    DeeJay KrielDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PE flag
    Ricardo AstuvilcaSlipped from #2 to #4
    ▼-2
  • ZA flag
    DeeJay KrielDown to #12 from #10
    ▼-2
  • NI flag
    Julio MendozaSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1

WBOOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Byron RojasLast ranked #4
  • PR flag
    Janiel RiveraFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Shin OnoClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Panya PradabsriUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Janiel RiveraDropped from #10 to #13
    ▼-3