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Flyweight boxing rankings- January 1952

Flyweight boxing rankings archive for January 1952 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 1952.
RankRINGJanuary 1952
🏆United States flagDado Marino
Champion
1Japan flagYoshio ShiraiNEW
2United Kingdom flagTerry Allen-1
3United Kingdom flagTeddy Gardner-1
4United Kingdom flagVic Herman-1
5Philippines flagTanny CampoNEW
6Australia flagTaffy Hancock-2
7United States flagJohnny Gleason-2
8United Kingdom flagJimmy Laflin-2
9France flagLouis Skena-2
10Panama flagJuan DiazNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived January 1952.

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Month-over-month changes since January 1952

RINGJanuary 1952 vs November 1951

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Yoshio ShiraiEnters at #1
  • PH flag
    Tanny CampoEnters at #5
  • US flag
    Juan DiazNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Charley BohbotOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • IT flag
    Nazzareno GiannelliPreviously held #9
  • GB flag
    Norman TennantPreviously held #10

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Taffy HancockSlipped from #4 to #6
    -2
  • US flag
    Johnny GleasonDown to #7 from #5
    -2
  • GB flag
    Jimmy LaflinNow ranked #8 (was #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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