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Flyweight boxing rankings- May 1959

Flyweight boxing rankings archive for May 1959 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 WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in May 1959.
RankRINGMay 1959
🏆Argentina flagPascual Perez
Champion
1Japan flagSadao Yaoita
2Thailand flagPone Kingpetch
3Venezuela flagRamon Arias
4Philippines flagDommy Ursua
5Spain flagMimoun Ben Ali
6Venezuela flagRamon CalatayudNEW
7Spain flagYoung Martin-1
8Mexico flagMario Deleon-1
9Mexico flagJoe Medel-1
10Argentina flagCarlos Miranda-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived May 1959.

Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.

Month-over-month changes since May 1959

RINGMay 1959 vs April 1959

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Ramon CalatayudEnters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Horacio AccavalloPreviously held #10

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    Young MartinSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • MX flag
    Mario DeleonFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • MX flag
    Joe MedelFrom #8 to #9
    -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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