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Flyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2018

Flyweight rankings for January 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING January 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2018IBFJanuary 2018WBOJanuary 2018
🏆
Vacant
Donnie Nietes
Champion
Sho Kimura
Champion
1Artem DalakianJuan Carlos RevecoKosei Tanaka+1
2Brian Viloria
Vacant
Shiming Zou+1
3Sirichai ThaiyenMoruti Mthalane+5Francisco Rodriguez Jr+2
4Hiram Irak Diaz+1Andrew SelbySirichai Thaiyen+2
5Masayuki Kuroda-1Muhammad Waseem+1Andrew Selby+2
6Sarawut ThawornkhamFrancisco Rodriguez Jr-1Keyvin Lara+2
7Narast AienlengEaktawan Mor KrungthepthonburiFroilan Saludar+2
8Gregorio LebronMasayuki Kuroda+1Paddy Barnes+2
9Keiver FernandezFroilan Saludar+4Masahiro SakamotoNEW
10Yutthana KaensaCristofer RosalesMasayuki Kuroda+1
11Charlie HoyTakuya Kogawa-8Angel Moreno+1
12Cristofer RosalesKeisuke NakayamaRonnie Baldonado+1
13Maximino FloresPaddy Barnes+1Jay Harris+1
14Giemel MagramoAlexis Diaz+1Oscar Vazquez+1
15Josber PerezKeiver Fernandez-4Jing XiangNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2017

WBAJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Biggest risers

  • Hiram Irak DiazUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Masayuki KurodaSlipped a spot to #5
    -1

IBFJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Froilan SaludarJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Takuya KogawaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Moruti MthalaneUp 5 places to #3
    +5
  • Froilan SaludarImproved from #13 to #9
    +4
  • Muhammad WaseemFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Takuya KogawaNow #11 after being #3 last month
    -8
  • Keiver FernandezFell from #11 to #15
    -4
  • Francisco Rodriguez JrSlipped a spot to #6
    -1

WBOJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Toshiyuki IgarashiPreviously held #1
  • Brian ViloriaPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • Francisco Rodriguez JrClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • Sirichai ThaiyenUp to #4 from #6
    +2
  • Andrew SelbyFrom #7 to #5
    +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.

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