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Flyweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2008

Official Flyweight rankings for January 2008.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJanuary 2008WBCIBFJanuary 2008WBOJanuary 2008
πŸ†Japan flagTakefumi Sakata
World Champion
Not available for January 2008
Philippines flagNonito Donaire
Champion
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
Champion

1Japan flagKoki Kameda
Vacant
Italy flagAndrea Sarritzu
2Thailand flagDenkaosan Kaovichit
Vacant
United States flagRayonta Whitfield
3Italy flagAndrea SarritzuItaly flagAndrea Sarritzuβ–²+2Philippines flagDrian Francisco
4Japan flagKenji Yoshidaβ–²+1Peru flagJose Lopezβ–²+2Colombia flagCarlos Tamaraβ–²+1
5Japan flagHiroyuki Hisatakaβ–²+1
Vacant
Thailand flagDenkaosan Kaovichitβ–²+1
6Panama flagRoberto Vazquezβ–Ό-2Thailand flagPongsaiek Wonnongkamβ–²+4France flagBernard Inomβ–²+1
7United States flagRaul MartinezMexico flagLuis Maldonadoβ–Ό-3Argentina flagSantiago Ivan Acostaβ–²+1
8Japan flagShingo YamaguchiNEWUnited States flagRayonta Whitfieldβ–²+5Mexico flagAlejandro Hernandezβ–²+1
9Thailand flagWandee SingwangchaColombia flagCarlos TamaraNEWSpain flagIvan PozoNEW
10Venezuela flagJean Piero PerezMexico flagManuel Vargasβ–²+2Puerto Rico flagJose Lopez
11Thailand flagRatanapol Sor VorapinNEWUnited States flagAlejandro Hernandezβ–Ό-3South Africa flagMoruti Mthalane
12South Africa flagMoruti Mthalaneβ–²+1France flagBernard InomNEWCountry flagKoki Kameda
13Colombia flagJohn MolinaNEW
Vacant
South Korea flagJung Oh Son
14Argentina flagSantiago AcostaNEW
Vacant
Mexico flagManuel Vargas
15Country flagBernard Inomβ–Ό-1Philippines flagJavier Malulan

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 December 2007

WBAJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shingo YamaguchiNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Carlos TamaraLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Kenji YoshidaUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1
  • JP flag
    Hiroyuki HisatakaUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1
  • ZA flag
    Moruti MthalaneFrom #13 to #12
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Roberto VazquezDown to #6 from #4
    β–Ό-2
  • FR flag
    Bernard InomDown one place to #15
    β–Ό-1

IBFJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Rayonta WhitfieldPreviously ranked #12
  • CO flag
    Carlos TamaraNow ranked #9
  • MX flag
    Manuel VargasUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Alejandro HernandezJust outside at #11
  • AU flag
    Hussein HusseinPreviously held #8
  • PA flag
    Roberto VazquezWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Rayonta WhitfieldJumped from #12 to #8
    β–²+4
  • TH flag
    Pongsaiek WonnongkamNow #6 after #9 last month
    β–²+3
  • IT flag
    Andrea SarritzuClimbed a place to #3
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Luis MaldonadoDropped from #3 to #7
    β–Ό-4
  • MX flag
    Alejandro HernandezFell from #7 to #11
    β–Ό-4

WBOJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Ivan PozoNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Yo Sam ChoiOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Carlos TamaraFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1
  • TH flag
    Denkaosan KaovichitClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1
  • FR flag
    Bernard InomFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1