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Flyweight Boxing Rankings- February 1987

Flyweight boxing rankings archive for February 1987 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic flyweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Flyweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBO did not exist. The WBA, WBC and IBF February 1987 rankings are not available.
RankRINGFebruary 1987
๐Ÿ†Thailand flagSot Chitalada
Champion
1South Korea flagJung Koo Chang
2Colombia flagFidel BassaNEW
3South Korea flagMyung Woo Yuh
4Panama flagHilario Zapata-2
5Philippines flagDodie Boy PenalosaNEW
6United States flagPaul Gonzales-2
7Mexico flagGabriel Bernal-2
8Mexico flagIsidro Perez-1
9Panama flagBenedicto Murillo-1
10Colombia flagAlberto Castro-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since February 1987

RINGFebruary 1987 vs December 1986

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Fidel BassaInto the top 10 at #2
  • PH flag
    Dodie Boy PenalosaEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • KR flag
    Hi Sup ShinWas #6 last month
  • US flag
    Joey OlivoPreviously held #10

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Hilario ZapataNow ranked #4 (was #2)
    -2
  • US flag
    Paul GonzalesDown to #6 from #4
    -2
  • MX flag
    Gabriel BernalNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    -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 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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