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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - September 2001

Minimumweight rankings for September 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF September 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2001WBOSeptember 2001RINGSeptember 2001
🏆
Vacant
Kermin Guardia
Champion
🏆Yutaka Niida
World Champion
1Noel Alfonso ArambuletKhulie MakebaYutaka Niida+9
2Jose GarciaDaniel Reyes+1Jose Aguirre
3Keitaro HoshinoJuan Alfonso Keb Baas+1Roberto Leyva
4Chana PorpaoinAlex Sanchez+1Chana Porpaoin-3
5Joma GamboaJoma Gamboa+1Keitaro Hoshino-1
6Kim Ki HwanJairo Arango+3Joma Gamboa-1
7Hiroshi MatsumotoOscar MurilloNoel Arambulet-1
8Hiroshi NakajimaEduardo MarquezWandee Singwangcha-1
9Daniel Reyes+1Noel Arambulet+5Kermin Guardia-1
10Keisuke YokoyamaNEWSizwe Sinyabi+1Daniel Reyes-1
11Jairo ArangoNEWJose Garcia+1
12Khulile MakebaSatoshi KogumazakaNEW
13Noel TunacaoKeitaro Hoshino
14Miguel BarreraYura Dima-4
15Juan LandaetaSurachai Ringboy

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2001

WBASeptember 2001 vs August 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Keisuke YokoyamaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Fasan PongsawanOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Daniel ReyesUp one spot to #9
    +1

WBOSeptember 2001 vs August 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Noel ArambuletPreviously ranked #14
  • Sizwe SinyabiUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Yo Sam ChoiOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • Yura DimaNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • Noel ArambuletJumped from #14 to #9
    +5
  • Jairo ArangoNow #6 after being #9 last month
    +3
  • Daniel ReyesUp one spot to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Yura DimaNow #14 after being #10 last month
    -4

RINGSeptember 2001 vs August 2001

Biggest risers

  • Yutaka NiidaImproved from #10 to #1
    +9

Biggest fallers

  • Chana PorpaoinDropped from #1 to #4
    -3
  • Keitaro HoshinoDown one place to #5
    -1
  • Joma GamboaDown one place to #6
    -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.