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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — September 2008

Official Minimumweight rankings for September 2008.

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
RankWBASeptember 2008WBCIBFSeptember 2008WBOSeptember 2008
🏆Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
World Champion
Not available for September 2008
Dominican Republic flagRaul Garcia
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1
Vacant
Colombia flagRonald Barerra▲+13Colombia flagDaniel Reyes
2Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Vacant
Philippines flagMilan Melindo
3Mexico flagCarlos CamposIndonesia flagMuhammad Rachman▲+1Mexico flagErik Ramirez
4Japan flagYutaka Niida▲+2Thailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▲+1Argentina flagLuis Lazarte
5Japan flagYasutaka KurokiPhilippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1India flagMuhammad Rachman
6Philippines flagFlorante Condes▼-2Mexico flagLorenzo Trejo▲+1Philippines flagRyan Bito▲+4
7South Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+1South Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+2Panama flagWalter Tello
8Thailand flagKwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung▲+1Nicaragua flagYader Escobar▲+3Philippines flagFlorante Condes▼-2
9Thailand flagPornsawan Pramuk▲+1Venezuela flagJose Varela▲+1Thailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▼-1
10Japan flagYuji Kanemitsu▲+1Philippines flagRodel Mayol▲+2Nicaragua flagYader Escobar▲+1
11Thailand flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum▲+1Mexico flagOmar SotoNEWThailand flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum▲+1
12Mexico flagErik Ramirez▲+1South Africa flagTshepo Lefele▲+1Country flagMichael Arango▲+1
13Japan flagToshikazu Waga▲+1South Africa flagZukisani Kwayiba▼-5Saudi Arabia flagZukisani Kwayiba▲+1
14Nicaragua flagYader Escobar▲+1Philippines flagSonny Boy Jaro▲+1Philippines flagEdrin Dapudong▲+1
15Philippines flagDenver CuelloNEWJapan flagYasutaka KurokiNEW

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 August 2008

WBASeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Yuji KanemitsuPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Eagle Den JunlaphanWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Yutaka NiidaNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Nkosinathi JoyiUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Kwanthai Chor Nor PattalungUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Florante CondesDown to #6 from #4
    ▼-2

IBFSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Ronald BarerraJumped from #13 into the top 10
  • PH flag
    Rodel MayolUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Zukisani KwayibaNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Ronald BarerraNow #1 after #13 last month
    ▲+12
  • NI flag
    Yader EscobarClimbed from #10 to #8
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Nkosinathi JoyiClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Zukisani KwayibaDown 6 places to #13
    ▼-6

WBOSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Yader EscobarPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Eddy CastroPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Ryan BitoUp 4 places to #6
    ▲+4
  • NI flag
    Yader EscobarClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Florante CondesDown to #8 from #6
    ▼-2
  • TH flag
    Pornsawan KratingdaenggymSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1