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Flyweight Boxing Rankings - January 1981

Flyweight rankings for January 1981. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGJanuary 1981
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Vacant

1Japan flagYoko Gushiken
2Panama flagHilario Zapata
3South Africa flagPeter Mathebula
4Venezuela flagBetulio Gonzalezβ–²+2
5Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cantoβ–²+4
6United States flagWillie JensenNEW
7Panama flagLuis Ibarra
8Mexico flagGuty Espadasβ–Ό-4
9United Kingdom flagCharlie Magriβ–Ό-1
10South Korea flagChan Hee ParkNEW

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 GonzΓ‘lez. 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 January 1981

RINGJanuary 1981 vs December 1980

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Willie JensenNow in the top 10 at #6
  • KR flag
    Chan Hee ParkInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Miguel CantoImproved from #9 to #5
    β–²+4
  • VE flag
    Betulio GonzalezNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasFell from #4 to #8
    β–Ό-4
  • GB flag
    Charlie MagriSlipped a spot to #9
    β–Ό-1