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Flyweight Boxing Rankings - December 2017

Official Flyweight rankings for December 2017.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBADecember 2017WBCIBFDecember 2017WBODecember 2017RING
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Vacant
Not available for December 2017
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion
Japan flagSho Kimura
Champion
Not available for December 2017

1Ukraine flagArtem DalakianArgentina flagJuan Carlos RevecoJapan flagToshiyuki Igarashi
2United States flagBrian Viloria
Vacant
Japan flagKosei TanakaNEW
3Thailand flagSirichai ThaiyenJapan flagTakuya KogawaChina flagShiming Zou▼-1
4Japan flagMasayuki KurodaUnited Kingdom flagAndrew SelbyNEWUnited States flagBrian Viloria▼-1
5Mexico flagHiram Irak DiazMexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr▲+1Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr▼-1
6Thailand flagSarawut ThawornkhamPakistan flagMuhammad Waseem▲+1Thailand flagSirichai Thaiyen▼-1
7Thailand flagNarast AienlengThailand flagEaktawan Mor Krungthepthonburi▲+1United Kingdom flagAndrew Selby▼-1
8Dominican Republic flagGregorio LebronSouth Africa flagMoruti Mthalane▲+1Nicaragua flagKeyvin Lara▼-1
9Venezuela flagKeiver FernandezJapan flagMasayuki Kuroda▲+1Philippines flagFroilan Saludar▼-1
10Thailand flagYutthana KaensaNicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▲+1Ireland flagPaddy Barnes▲+3
11United Kingdom flagCharlie HoyVenezuela flagKeiver Fernandez▲+1Japan flagMasayuki Kuroda▼-2
12Nicaragua flagCristofer RosalesJapan flagKeisuke Nakayama▲+1Spain flagAngel Moreno▼-1
13Mexico flagMaximino FloresPhilippines flagFroilan Saludar▲+1Philippines flagRonnie Baldonado▼-3
14Philippines flagGiemel MagramoUnited Kingdom flagPaddy BarnesNEWUnited Kingdom flagJay Harris
15Venezuela flagJosber PerezNEWVenezuela flagAlexis DiazMexico flagOscar Vazquez

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 González. 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 November 2017

IBFDecember 2017 vs November 2017

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Andrew SelbyNow ranked #4
  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Artem DalakianLeft the top 10 after #4 — now WBA World Champion
  • US flag
    Brian ViloriaPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Francisco Rodriguez JrUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • PK flag
    Muhammad WaseemFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Eaktawan Mor KrungthepthonburiClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

WBODecember 2017 vs November 2017

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Kosei TanakaEnters at #2
  • GB flag
    Paddy BarnesJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Masayuki KurodaDropped to #11
  • PH flag
    Ronnie BaldonadoDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Paddy BarnesNow #10 after being #13 last month
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Ronnie BaldonadoNow #13 after being #10 last month
    ▼-3
  • JP flag
    Masayuki KurodaSlipped from #9 to #11
    ▼-2
  • CN flag
    Shiming ZouSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1