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Flyweight boxing rankings- January 1945

Flyweight boxing rankings archive for January 1945 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.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in January 1945.
RankRINGJanuary 1945
๐Ÿ†United Kingdom flagJackie Paterson
Champion
1United Kingdom flagJoe Curran
2United Kingdom flagNorman Lewis+1
3United States flagDado Marino+4
4United Kingdom flagTommy Burney-2
5United Kingdom flagGeorge ParkesNEW
6United Kingdom flagAlex Murphy
7United Kingdom flagStumpy Butwell-2
8United Kingdom flagTommy Plowright
9United Kingdom flagHugh Cameron+1
10United Kingdom flagJohnny Summers-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since January 1945

RINGJanuary 1945 vs November 1944

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    George ParkesEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Georgie ParkesPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Dado MarinoJumped from #7 to #3
    +4
  • GB flag
    Norman LewisUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • GB flag
    Hugh CameronFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Tommy BurneyDown to #4 from #2
    -2
  • AU flag
    Stumpy ButwellDown to #7 from #5
    -2
  • GB flag
    Johnny SummersFrom #9 to #10
    -1

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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