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Flyweight boxing rankings- June 1978

Flyweight boxing rankings archive for June 1978 across organizations. This page is the combined flyweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Flyweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC June 1978 rankings are not available.
RankRINGJune 1978
🏆Mexico flagMiguel Canto
Champion
1Mexico flagGuty Espadas
2Japan flagYoko Gushiken
3Italy flagFranco Udella
4Mexico flagFreddy Castillo+1
5United States flagAl Sandoval+2
6Dominican Republic flagJuan Guzman-2
7Venezuela flagLuis Estaba-1
8Colombia flagFreddy Hernandez
9Puerto Rico flagJose OrtizNEW
10United Kingdom flagCharlie MagriNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived June 1978.

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Month-over-month changes since June 1978

RINGJune 1978 vs May 1978

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Jose OrtizInto the top 10 at #9
  • GB flag
    Charlie MagriNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Alfonso LopezLast ranked #9
  • VE flag
    Betulio GonzalezLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Al SandovalUp to #5 from #7
    +2
  • MX flag
    Freddy CastilloClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Juan GuzmanSlipped from #4 to #6
    -2
  • VE flag
    Luis EstabaDown one 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.

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