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Flyweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2018

Official Flyweight rankings for January 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFJanuary 2018WBOJanuary 2018
πŸ†
Vacant
Not available for January 2018
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion
Japan flagSho Kimura
Champion

1Ukraine flagArtem DalakianArgentina flagJuan Carlos RevecoJapan flagKosei Tanakaβ–²+1
2United States flagBrian Viloria
Vacant
China flagShiming Zouβ–²+1
3Thailand flagSirichai ThaiyenSouth Africa flagMoruti Mthalaneβ–²+5Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jrβ–²+2
4Mexico flagHiram Irak Diazβ–²+1United Kingdom flagAndrew SelbyThailand flagSirichai Thaiyenβ–²+2
5Japan flagMasayuki Kurodaβ–Ό-1Pakistan flagMuhammad Waseemβ–²+1United Kingdom flagAndrew Selbyβ–²+2
6Thailand flagSarawut ThawornkhamMexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jrβ–Ό-1Nicaragua flagKeyvin Laraβ–²+2
7Thailand flagNarast AienlengThailand flagEaktawan Mor KrungthepthonburiPhilippines flagFroilan Saludarβ–²+2
8Dominican Republic flagGregorio LebronJapan flagMasayuki Kurodaβ–²+1Ireland flagPaddy Barnesβ–²+2
9Venezuela flagKeiver FernandezPhilippines flagFroilan Saludarβ–²+4Japan flagMasahiro SakamotoNEW
10Thailand flagYutthana KaensaNicaragua flagCristofer RosalesJapan flagMasayuki Kurodaβ–²+1
11United Kingdom flagCharlie HoyJapan flagTakuya Kogawaβ–Ό-8Spain flagAngel Morenoβ–²+1
12Nicaragua flagCristofer RosalesJapan flagKeisuke NakayamaPhilippines flagRonnie Baldonadoβ–²+1
13Mexico flagMaximino FloresUnited Kingdom flagPaddy Barnesβ–²+1United Kingdom flagJay Harrisβ–²+1
14Philippines flagGiemel MagramoVenezuela flagAlexis Diazβ–²+1Mexico flagOscar Vazquezβ–²+1
15Venezuela flagJosber PerezVenezuela flagKeiver Fernandezβ–Ό-4China flagJing XiangNEW

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 2017

WBAJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Hiram Irak DiazUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Masayuki KurodaSlipped a spot to #5
    β–Ό-1

IBFJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Froilan SaludarJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Takuya KogawaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Moruti MthalaneUp 5 places to #3
    β–²+5
  • PH flag
    Froilan SaludarImproved from #13 to #9
    β–²+4
  • PK flag
    Muhammad WaseemFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Takuya KogawaNow #11 after #3 last month
    β–Ό-8
  • VE flag
    Keiver FernandezFell from #11 to #15
    β–Ό-4
  • MX flag
    Francisco Rodriguez JrSlipped a spot to #6
    β–Ό-1

WBOJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Masahiro SakamotoEnters at #9
  • JP flag
    Masayuki KurodaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Toshiyuki IgarashiPreviously held #1
  • US flag
    Brian ViloriaPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Francisco Rodriguez JrClimbed from #5 to #3
    β–²+2
  • TH flag
    Sirichai ThaiyenUp to #4 from #6
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Andrew SelbyFrom #7 to #5
    β–²+2