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Flyweight Boxing Rankings - May 1982

Flyweight rankings for May 1982. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMay 1982
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Colombia flagPrudencio Cardona
Champion

1Japan flagTadashi Tomori▲+1
2Mexico flagAmado Ursua▲+1
3Japan flagKatsuo Tokashiki▲+2
4Argentina flagSantos LaciarNEW
5Panama flagHilario Zapata▼-1
6Mexico flagJuan Herrera▼-5
7Mexico flagAntonio AvelarNEW
8South Korea flagHwan Jin Kim▼-2
9Panama flagRafael Pedroza▼-2
10Mexico flagCandido Tellez▼-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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Month-over-month changes since May 1982

RINGMay 1982 vs April 1982

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Santos LaciarNow in the top 10 at #4
  • MX flag
    Antonio AvelarInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Gustavo BallasOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Katsuo TokashikiNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Tadashi TomoriFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Amado UrsuaClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Juan HerreraDown 5 places to #6
    ▼-5
  • KR flag
    Hwan Jin KimSlipped from #6 to #8
    ▼-2
  • PA flag
    Rafael PedrozaDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2