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WBC Minimumweight Boxing Rankings - February 2026

WBC Minimumweight rankings for February 2026. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBCFebruary 2026
🏆Melvin Jerusalem
Champion
1Joey Canoy
2Siyakholwa Kuse
3Ryusei MatsumotoNEW
4Beaven Sibanda
5Luis Castillo Soto
6Joseph Sumabong
7Vic Saludar
8Junior Leandro ZarateNEW
9Brandon Moreno-1
10Nhlanhla Tyirha+2
11Russell Acosta Silveira+8
12Yuni Takada-3
13Ian Abne-3
14Takero KitanoNEW
15Tatsuro Nakashima-4
16Shane Gentallan-3
17Katsuki Mori-3
18Goki Kobayashi-3
19Zyvyr John Medecilo-2
20Andre Rodriguez Rayon-2
21Juan Coronel+2
22Arnel Lofranco-6
23Karim Lopez-3
24Samuel Salva-3
25Thinumzi Gqola+13
26Edwin Cano Hernandez-2
27Reyneris Gutierrez-2
28Kevin Lopez-2
29Christian Balunan-2
30Roberto Karet Ruiz Velazco-2
31Kurt Pabular+2
32Mthokozisi Ngxaka-10
33Jake Amparo-4
34Jesus Haro-4
35Pedro VillegasNEW
36Sherwin Dacullo-5
37Nhlakanipho Kunene-5
38Carlos Lopez Avalos-4
39Ricardo Astuvilca-4
40Geremys Batista-4

Source: WBC

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Month-over-month changes since December 2025

Entered the top 10

  • Ryusei MatsumotoNow in the top 10 at #3
  • Junior Leandro ZarateNow in the top 10 at #8
  • Nhlanhla TyirhaUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alex WinwoodWas #3 last month
  • Yuni TakadaNow ranked #12
  • Ian AbneDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • Thinumzi GqolaUp 13 places to #25
    +13
  • Russell Acosta SilveiraJumped from #19 to #11
    +8
  • Nhlanhla TyirhaFrom #12 to #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Mthokozisi NgxakaNow #32 after being #22 last month
    -10
  • Arnel LofrancoFell from #16 to #22
    -6
  • Sherwin DaculloDropped from #31 to #36
    -5

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.

WBC Minimumweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBC monthly rankings (December 2022).

WBC Minimumweight — Champion

Siyakholwa Kuse
June 2026 — Current
2 months
Melvin Jerusalem
April 2024 — June 2026
2 years 3 months
Yudai Shigeoka
November 2023 — April 2024
6 months
Panya Pradabsri
December 2022 — November 2023
1 year

WBC Minimumweight — Interim Champion

Yudai Shigeoka
June 2023 — November 2023
6 months