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Flyweight Boxing Rankings - February 1987

Flyweight rankings for February 1987. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGFebruary 1987
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Champion

1South Korea flagJung Koo Chang
2Country flagFidel BassaNEW
3South Korea flagMyung Woo Yuh
4Panama flagHilario Zapataโ–ผ-2
5Philippines flagDodie Penalosaโ–ฒ+4
6United States flagPaul Gonzalesโ–ผ-2
7Mexico flagGabriel Bernalโ–ผ-2
8Mexico flagIsidro PerezNEW
9Panama flagBenedicto Murilloโ–ผ-2
10Colombia flagAlberto CastroNEW

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 February 1987

RINGFebruary 1987 vs January 1987

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Fidel BassaInto the top 10 at #2
  • MX flag
    Isidro PerezNow ranked #8
  • CO flag
    Alberto CastroNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Joey OlivoOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Dodie PenalosaImproved from #9 to #5
    โ–ฒ+4

Biggest fallers

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