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Flyweight boxing rankings- January 1942

Flyweight boxing rankings archive for January 1942 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 WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in January 1942.
RankRINGJanuary 1942
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Vacant
1United Kingdom flagJackie Paterson
2Philippines flagLittle Dado
3United Kingdom flagJoe Curran+7
4Mexico flagLuis Castillo+3
5United Kingdom flagPaddy RyanNEW
6United States flagJohnny Shaughnessy-2
7United Kingdom flagTiny BostockNEW
8Philippines flagSmall Montana+1
9United States flagLupe CordozaNEW
10Mexico flagHumberto EspinosaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived January 1942.

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Month-over-month changes since January 1942

RINGJanuary 1942 vs November 1941

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Paddy RyanInto the top 10 at #5
  • GB flag
    Tiny BostockNow in the top 10 at #7
  • US flag
    Lupe CordozaInto the top 10 at #9
  • MX flag
    Humberto EspinosaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jimmy StubbsMoved up to Bantamweight
  • PH flag
    Little PanchoWas #3 last month
  • US flag
    Warren KendallWas #5 last month
  • US flag
    Jimmy StewartLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Joe CurranNow #3 after being #10 last month
    +7
  • MX flag
    Luis CastilloUp 3 places to #4
    +3
  • PH flag
    Small MontanaClimbed a place to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Johnny ShaughnessySlipped from #4 to #6
    -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.

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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