The "baby giants" of boxing, the Minimumweight division features some of the most skilled and high-output fighters in the sport. Leading the charge is Puerto Rico’s own Oscar Collazo, followed by a dense pack of elite Asian and African talent.
|
Rank |
Fighter Name |
Country |
Continent |
|---|---|---|---|
|
👑 |
Oscar Collazo |
Puerto Rico |
North America (Caribbean) |
|
#2 |
Melvin Jerusalem |
Philippines |
Asia |
|
#3 |
DianXing Zhu |
China |
Asia |
|
#4 |
Pedro Taduran |
Philippines |
Asia |
|
#5 |
Aaron de la Cruz Escobedo |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#6 |
Ryusei Matsumoto |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#7 |
Siyakholwa Kuse |
South Africa |
Africa |
|
#8 |
Joseph Sumabong |
Philippines |
Asia |
|
#9 |
Takeshi Ishii |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#10 |
Jayson Vayson |
Philippines |
Asia |
|
#11 |
Russell Acosta Silveira |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#12 |
Joey Canoy |
Philippines |
Asia |
|
#13 |
Beaven Sibanda |
Zimbabwe |
Africa |
|
#14 |
Issa Sakata |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#15 |
Nhlanhla Tyirha |
South Africa |
Africa |
|
#16 |
Jheng Ciou |
Taiwan |
Asia |
|
#17 |
Junior Leandro Zarate |
Argentina |
South America |
|
#18 |
Ian Abne |
Philippines |
Asia |
|
#19 |
Takero Kitano |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#20 |
Thinumzi Gqola |
South Africa |
Africa |
Division Highlights
The "Pupil" Rules: Oscar Collazo cements his status as the undisputed leader of the 105-pounders, keeping the Puerto Rican flag flying high at the very top of the world.
Philippines Powerhouse: The division is practically a Filipino stronghold, with 6 fighters in the Top 20, led by world-class contenders like Melvin Jerusalem and Pedro Taduran.
African Influence: South Africa and Zimbabwe continue to prove their worth in the lower weight classes, with names like Siyakholwa Kuse and the undefeated Beaven Sibanda making significant moves.
Asian Technical Mastery: Japan, China, and Taiwan complete a dominant Asian presence that makes the path to a world title extremely difficult for any outsider.
