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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — September 2009

Official Minimumweight rankings for September 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFSeptember 2009WBOSeptember 2009
🏆Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
World Champion
Not available for September 2009
Dominican Republic flagRaul Garcia
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion
🏆Mexico flagManuel Vargas
Interim Champion

1Japan flagYasutaka KurokiSouth Africa flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+1Philippines flagMilan Melindo
2Philippines flagMilan Melindo
Vacant
Thailand flagPigmy Muangchaiyaphum
3Thailand flagKwanthai Chor Nor PattalungPhilippines flagMilan Melindo▲+1Philippines flagRammel Asenjo
4Nicaragua flagYader EscobarNicaragua flagYader Escobar▲+1Saudi Arabia flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+1
5Japan flagKatsunari TakayamaColombia flagRonald Barerra▲+1Nicaragua flagYader Escobar▲+4
6Thailand flagPigmy MuangchaiyaphumPhilippines flagFlorante Condes▲+1Mexico flagJuanito Hernandez▼-2
7Mexico flagJuan Hernandez NavarreteThailand flagPornsawan Kratingdaenggym▲+1Colombia flagRonald Barrera▼-1
8Panama flagLuis Alberto RiosColombia flagDaniel Reyes▲+1Philippines flagFlorante Condes▼-1
9Philippines flagDenver CuelloSouth Africa flagTshepo Lefele▲+1Colombia flagDaniel Reyes▼-1
10Mexico flagIvan Nicolas Meneses FloresMexico flagLorenzo Trejo▲+1Mexico flagIvan Nicolas Meneses Flores
11Mexico flagSammy GutiSouth Africa flagZukisani Kwayiba▲+1Panama flagLuis A. Rios
12Japan flagAkira YaegashiPhilippines flagDenver Cuello▲+1Mexico flagErik Ramirez
13Thailand flagPornsawan PorpramookMexico flagErik Ramirez▲+1Philippines flagDenver Cuello
14Colombia flagRonald BarreraIndonesia flagMuhammad Rachman▲+1Japan flagYasutaka Kuroki
15South Africa flagTshepo LefeleThailand flagWanheng Menayothin

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 2009

WBOSeptember 2009 vs August 2009

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Yader EscobarUp 4 places to #5
    ▲+4
  • ZA flag
    Nkosinathi JoyiUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Juanito HernandezDown to #6 from #4
    ▼-2
  • CO flag
    Ronald BarreraFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Florante CondesSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1