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Flyweight boxing rankings- February 1973

Flyweight boxing rankings archive for February 1973 across organizations. This page is the combined flyweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Flyweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC February 1973 rankings are not available.
RankRINGFebruary 1973
🏆Philippines flagErbito Salvarria
Champion
1Japan flagMasao Ohba
2Thailand flagVenich Borkorsor
3Australia flagHenry Nissen+1
4Switzerland flagFritz Chervet+1
5Mexico flagMiguel Canto+1
6Venezuela flagBetulio Gonzalez-3
7Japan flagSusumu Hanagata
8Japan flagOsamu HabaNEW
9Mexico flagFermin GomezNEW
10United States flagTony Moreno-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived February 1973.

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Month-over-month changes since February 1973

RINGFebruary 1973 vs November 1972

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Osamu HabaNow in the top 10 at #8
  • MX flag
    Fermin GomezNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Socrates BatotoPreviously held #9
  • MX flag
    Lorenzo GutierrezPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Henry NissenClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • CH flag
    Fritz ChervetClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • MX flag
    Miguel CantoFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Betulio GonzalezDown 3 places to #6
    -3
  • US flag
    Tony MorenoDown to #10 from #8
    -2

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.

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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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