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Flyweight Boxing Rankings - December 1981

Flyweight rankings for December 1981. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGDecember 1981
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Mexico flagAntonio Avelar
Champion

1Panama flagHilario Zapata
2Mexico flagJuan Herreraโ–ฒ+2
3Japan flagKatsuo TokashikiNEW
4Country flagHwan Jin Kimโ–ผ-2
5Panama flagRafael PedrozaNEW
6Argentina flagGustavo Ballasโ–ผ-1
7Mexico flagCandido Tellezโ–ผ-1
8Venezuela flagBetulio Gonzalezโ–ผ-5
9Panama flagLuis Ibarraโ–ผ-2
10Mexico flagGerman Torres

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

About the Flyweight Division

Weight Limit: 108-112 lbs (49.0-50.8 kg)

Flyweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, with a history dating back to the early 20th century. The division features fast, skilled fighters known for their technical ability and speed.

Division Characteristics

Flyweights 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 and volume punching.

Notable Facts

The Flyweight division has been home to many legendary fighters, including Jimmy Wilde and more recently, fighters like Roman Gonzรกlez. The division is known for producing exciting, fast-paced fights.

Historical Context

Flyweight has long been one of boxing's most respected divisions, with a rich history of competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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Month-over-month changes since December 1981

RINGDecember 1981 vs November 1981

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Katsuo TokashikiNow ranked #3
  • PA flag
    Rafael PedrozaInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Santos LaciarOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • US flag
    Willie JensenLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Juan HerreraFrom #4 to #2
    โ–ฒ+2

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Betulio GonzalezDown 5 places to #8
    โ–ผ-5
  • KR flag
    Hwan Jin KimSlipped from #2 to #4
    โ–ผ-2
  • PA flag
    Luis IbarraDown to #9 from #7
    โ–ผ-2