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Flyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2001

Flyweight rankings for January 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2001WBOJanuary 2001RINGJanuary 2001
🏆Eric Morel
World Champion
Fernando Montiel
Champion
1Jose De Jesus LopezNEWZoltan LunkaEric Morel
2Denkaosan KaovichitAlejandro MontielIrene Pacheco
3Isidro Garcia+1Hussein Hussein+2Malcolm Tunacao
4Mike Trejo+1Alexander MakhmutovMasibulele Makepula
5Mzukisi Sikali+1Jair Jimenez-2Chatchai Sasakul+1
6Panieng Okuda-3Jason BoothMedgoen Toyota Thailand+1
7Alejandro MontielDamaen KellySaen Sor Ploenchit+1
8Alexander MakhmutovJose Humberto LagosAlejandro Montiel+1
9Alex BabaNEWIsidro GarciaFernando MontielNEW
10Gilberto GonzalezDavid GueraultAlexander MunozNEW
11Martin Castillo+1Ian Napa
12Rub Sanchez Leon-3Reynaldo Hurtado
13Peter Culshaw-2Alexander Munoz
14Damaen Kelly-1Chatchai Sasakul
15Zoltan Lunka-1Sorpinchai Pisnurachank

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2000

WBAJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Alex BabaNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rub Sanchez LeonDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Isidro GarciaUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Mike TrejoFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Mzukisi SikaliFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Panieng OkudaNow #6 after being #3 last month
    -3
  • Rub Sanchez LeonDown 3 places to #12
    -3
  • Peter CulshawDown to #13 from #11
    -2

WBOJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Biggest risers

  • Hussein HusseinFrom #5 to #3
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Jair JimenezFrom #3 to #5
    -2

RINGJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Fernando MontielNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Alexander MunozInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sornpichai PisnurachankPreviously held #5
  • Isidro GarciaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Chatchai SasakulUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Medgoen Toyota ThailandClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Saen Sor PloenchitClimbed a place to #7
    +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 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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.