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Minimumweight Boxing Rankings — September 2016

Official Minimumweight rankings for September 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFSeptember 2016WBOSeptember 2016
🏆Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
World Champion
Not available for September 2016
Mexico flagJose Argumedo
Champion
Japan flagKatsunari Takayama
Champion

1Philippines flagRey LoretoColombia flagJose A. JimenezMexico flagMoises Calleros▲+3
2Nicaragua flagByron Rojas
Vacant
Japan flagTatsuya Fukuhara▲+1
3South Africa flagSimphiwe Khonco▲+1Japan flagTatsuya FukuharaPhilippines flagVic Saludar▲+2
4Thailand flagPanya Pradabsri▲+2Nicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoJapan flagRyuya Yamanaka▲+2
5Thailand flagWittawas Basapean▲+2Nicaragua flagByron RojasThailand flagPanya Pradabsri▲+2
6Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▲+2China flagXiong Zhao ZhongVenezuela flagAlexis Diaz▲+2
7Peru flagRicardo Astuvilca▲+2Japan flagRyuji HaraNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▲+4
8Venezuela flagAlexis Diaz▲+3Thailand flagSamartlek KokietgymCountry flagOmari KimweriNEW
9Panama flagAzael Villar▲+3Puerto Rico flagJaniel RiveraPuerto Rico flagJaniel Rivera▲+1
10Panama flagLeroy Estrada▲+4South Africa flagHekkie BudlerPhilippines flagRey Loreto▲+3
11South Africa flagSiphamandla BaleniNEWJapan flagTakumi SakaeJapan flagReiya Konishi▲+3
12South Africa flagSiyabonga Siyo▼-2Philippines flagDexter AlimentoJapan flagRiku Kano▼-11
13China flagChaozhong XiongMexico flagAbraham RodriguezPhilippines flagMerlito Sabillo▼-1
14Japan flagShin OnoNEWPhilippines flagJessie EspinasPanama flagLeroy EstradaNEW
15Japan flagRyuji HaraSouth Africa flagSimphiwe KhoncoJapan flagTakumi Sakae

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 2016

WBASeptember 2016 vs August 2016

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • PA flag
    Azael VillarNow #9 (was #12)
  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaNow #10 (was #14)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerMoved up to Light Flyweight
  • JP flag
    Tatsuya FukuharaLast ranked #5
  • ZA flag
    Siyabonga SiyoCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaImproved from #14 to #10
    ▲+4
  • VE flag
    Alexis DiazUp 3 places to #8
    ▲+3
  • PA flag
    Azael VillarImproved from #12 to #9
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Siyabonga SiyoNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    ▼-2

WBOSeptember 2016 vs August 2016

🏆

There is a new Champion: Japan flagKatsunari Takayama

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoPreviously #11, enters at #7
  • TZ flag
    Omari KimweriInto the top 10 at #8
  • PH flag
    Rey LoretoUp from #13 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Riku KanoFell to #12
  • JP flag
    Katsunari TakayamaOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • PH flag
    Jeffrey GaleroOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoNow #7 after #11 last month
    ▲+4
  • MX flag
    Moises CallerosImproved from #4 to #1
    ▲+3
  • PH flag
    Rey LoretoUp 3 places to #10
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Riku KanoNow #12 after #1 last month
    ▼-11
  • PH flag
    Merlito SabilloDown one place to #13
    ▼-1