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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — September 2014

Official Minimumweight rankings for September 2014.

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 2014WBCIBFSeptember 2014WBOSeptember 2014
🏆South Africa flagHekkie Budler
World Champion
Not available for September 2014
Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
Champion
Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
Champion

1Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong▲+5
Vacant
Thailand flagWanheng Menayothin
2Mexico flagJesus Silvestre
Vacant
Japan flagRyuji Hara
3Japan flagRyuji Hara▲+1Japan flagKatsunari TakayamaChina flagXiong Zhao Zhong▲+1
4Philippines flagRey Loreto▲+3Mexico flagJose ArgumedoJapan flagRyoichi Taguchi▲+1
5Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▲+3Japan flagRyuji HaraNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▼-2
6South Africa flagSimphiwe Khonco▲+3Japan flagGo OdairaPhilippines flagMerlito Sabillo
7Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▼-2Japan flagShin OnoYemen flagAli Raymi
8Panama flagCarlos OrtegaNEWJapan flagRyoichi TaguchiMexico flagJulian Yedras
9Japan flagKosei Tanaka▲+1Nicaragua flagByron RojasPanama flagGilberto PedrozaNEW
10Peru flagRicardo Astuvilca▲+1Philippines flagMerlito SabilloVenezuela flagAlexis Diaz
11China flagXiong Zhao Zhong▲+1Mexico flagCarlos VelardeSaudi Arabia flagSimphiwe Khonco
12Yemen flagAli Raymi▲+1Panama flagCarlos OrtegaJapan flagKatsunari TakayamaNEW
13Mexico flagJulian Yedras▲+1Philippines flagFlorante CondesJapan flagGo Odaira
14Japan flagTakumi Sakae▲+1Panama flagLeroy EstradaNicaragua flagByron Rojas
15Colombia flagLuis De La RosaNEW
Vacant
Mexico flagJose ArgumedoNEW

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 2014

WBASeptember 2014 vs August 2014

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Carlos OrtegaNow in the top 10 at #8
  • PE flag
    Ricardo AstuvilcaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Chayaphon MoonsriOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Thammanoon NiyomtrongUp 5 places to #1
    ▲+5
  • PH flag
    Rey LoretoJumped from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoSlipped from #5 to #7
    ▼-2

IBFSeptember 2014 vs August 2014

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Carlos VelardeNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Katsunari TakayamaDown one place to #3
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Ryuji HaraDown one place to #5
    ▼-1

WBOSeptember 2014 vs August 2014

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Gilberto PedrozaInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • CN flag
    Xiong Zhao ZhongFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Ryoichi TaguchiUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoSlipped from #3 to #5
    ▼-2