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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - September 2008

Minimumweight rankings for September 2008. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC September 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2008IBFSeptember 2008WBOSeptember 2008RINGSeptember 2008
🏆Roman Gonzalez
World Champion
Raul Garcia
Champion
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Ronald Barerra+13Daniel ReyesRoman GonzalezNEW
2Katsunari Takayama
Vacant
Milan MelindoRaul Garcia
3Carlos CamposMuhammad Rachman+1Erik RamirezYutaka Niida-2
4Yutaka Niida+2Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym+1Luis LazarteOleydong Sithsamerchai-1
5Yasutaka KurokiFlorante Condes+1Muhammad RachmanEagle Kyowa-1
6Florante Condes-2Lorenzo Trejo+1Ryan Bito+4Florante Condes-1
7Nkosinathi Joyi+1Nkosinathi Joyi+2Walter TelloMuhammad Rachman-1
8Kwanthai Chor Nor Pattalung+1Yader Escobar+3Florante Condes-2Katsunari Takayama-1
9Pornsawan Pramuk+1Jose Varela+1Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym-1Donnie Nietes-1
10Yuji Kanemitsu+1Rodel Mayol+2Yader Escobar+1Juan Palacios-1
11Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum+1Omar SotoNEWPigmy Muangchaiyaphum+1
12Erik Ramirez+1Tshepo Lefele+1Michael Arango+1
13Toshikazu Waga+1Zukisani Kwayiba-5Zukisani Kwayiba+1
14Yader Escobar+1Sonny Boy Jaro+1Edrin Dapudong+1
15Denver CuelloNEWYasutaka KurokiNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2008

WBASeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Yuji KanemitsuPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Eagle Den JunlaphanWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Florante CondesDown to #6 from #4
    -2

IBFSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Zukisani KwayibaNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • Ronald BarerraNow #1 after being #13 last month
    +12
  • Yader EscobarClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2
  • Nkosinathi JoyiClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Zukisani KwayibaDown 6 places to #13
    -6

WBOSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Yader EscobarPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Eddy CastroPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Ryan BitoUp 4 places to #6
    +4
  • Yader EscobarClimbed a place to #10
    +1
  • Pigmy MuangchaiyaphumFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

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

RINGSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Roman GonzalezNow ranked #1

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Nkosinathi JoyiPreviously held #10

Biggest fallers

  • Yutaka NiidaNow ranked #3 (was #1)
    -2
  • Oleydong SithsamerchaiFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Eagle KyowaFrom #4 to #5
    -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.