WBO Minimumweight Title History Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in May 1993, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.
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WBO Minimumweight - Super Champion
Became champion: 12 September 2006
Was designated WBO Super Champion while already holding its minimumweight title.
First shown in September 2006 rankings View source WBO Minimumweight - World Champion
Became champion: 27 May 2023
Won the title by stopping Melvin Jerusalem after seven rounds.
First shown in June 2023 rankings View source
Became champion: 6 January 2023
Won the title by defeating Masataka Taniguchi.
First shown in January 2023 rankings View source
Became champion: 14 December 2021
Won the title by defeating Wilfredo Mรฉndez.
First shown in January 2022 rankings View source
Became champion: 24 August 2019
Won the title by defeating Vic Saludar.
First shown in September 2019 rankings View source
Became champion: 13 July 2018
Won the title by defeating Ryuya Yamanaka.
First shown in July 2018 rankings View source
Became champion: 27 August 2017
Won the title by defeating Tatsuya Fukuhara.
First shown in September 2017 rankings View source
Became champion: 11 April 2017
Was recognized as full WBO champion on 11 April 2017, the date explicitly recorded by the Japanese Professional Boxing Association.
First shown in April 2017 rankings View source
Became champion: 20 August 2016
Won the title by defeating Riku Kano.
First shown in September 2016 rankings View source
Became champion: 30 May 2015
Won the title by defeating Julian Yedras.
First shown in June 2015 rankings View source
Became champion: 31 December 2014
Won the title by defeating Go Odaira.
First shown in January 2015 rankings View source
Became champion: 22 March 2014
Won the title by defeating Merlito Sabillo.
First shown in April 2014 rankings View source
Was elevated from interim to full champion in the April 2013 WBO rankings. The 22 April press conference presented him as champion; it does not establish when the elevation took effect.
First shown in April 2013 rankings View source
Became champion: 27 August 2011
Won the title by defeating Raรบl Garcรญa.
First shown in September 2011 rankings View source
Became champion: 24 February 2011
Promoted after Donnie Nietes vacated to move up in weight.
First shown in March 2011 rankings View source
Became champion: 30 September 2007
Won the title by defeating Pornsawan Porpramook.
First shown in October 2007 rankings View source
Became champion: 3 May 2003
Won the title by defeating Eduardo Marquez.
First shown in May 2003 rankings View source
Became champion: 28 March 2003
Won the title by defeating Jorge Mata Ferradal.
First shown in April 2003 rankings View source
Was elevated from interim to full champion after the WBO declined Kermin Guardiaโs extension request. A contemporary 19 December 2002 report identifies the November Arango bout as an interim-title defense and confirms the later full-title listing, but does not date the promotion decision.
First shown in December 2002 rankings View source
Became champion: 30 May 1998
Won the title by stopping Eric Jamili in the fifth round.
First shown in January 2000 rankings View source
Became champion: 19 December 1997
Won the vacant title by defeating Mickey Cantwell.
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Became champion: 23 August 1997
Won the title by defeating Alex Sรกnchez.
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Became champion: 22 December 1993
Won the vacant title by defeating Orlando Malone.
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Became champion: 15 May 1993
Won the vacant title by defeating Fernando Martรญnez.
First shown in rankings View source WBO Minimumweight - Interim Champion
Became champion: 9 March 2013
Won the vacant interim title by stopping Luis de la Rosa in the eighth round.
First shown in March 2013 rankings View source
Became champion: 30 October 2010
Won the interim title by split decision against Luis De La Rosa.
First shown in November 2010 rankings View source
Became champion: 6 December 2008
Won the interim title by knocking out Daniel Reyes in round four.
First shown in January 2009 rankings View source
Became champion: 26 September 2008
Won the interim title by majority decision against Luis Alberto Lazarte.
First shown in October 2008 rankings View source 
Masataka Taniguchi
Jorge Mata Ferradal
Paul Weir