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Flyweight boxing rankings- March 1980

Flyweight boxing rankings archive for March 1980 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.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC March 1980 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMarch 1980
๐Ÿ†South Korea flagChan Hee Park
Champion
1Japan flagYoko Gushiken
2South Korea flagTae Shik Kim+8
3Mexico flagGuty Espadas
4Panama flagLuis Ibarra-2
5Venezuela flagBetulio Gonzalez-1
6United Kingdom flagCharlie Magri-1
7South Korea flagSung Jun Kim-1
8Chile flagMartin Vargas
9United States flagJavy OlivaNEW
10Panama flagHilario ZapataNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since March 1980

RINGMarch 1980 vs February 1980

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Javy OlivaNow in the top 10 at #9
  • PA flag
    Hilario ZapataNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Joey OlivoOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • JP flag
    Shoji OgumaWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • KR flag
    Tae Shik KimJumped from #10 to #2
    +8

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Luis IbarraNow ranked #4 (was #2)
    -2
  • VE flag
    Betulio GonzalezSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • GB flag
    Charlie MagriDown one place to #6
    -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 Gonzรกlez. 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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