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Flyweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2008

Official Flyweight rankings for May 2008.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2008WBCIBFMay 2008WBOMay 2008
πŸ†Japan flagTakefumi Sakata
World Champion
Not available for May 2008
Philippines flagNonito Donaire
Champion
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
Champion

1Japan flagKoki Kameda
Vacant
United States flagRayonta Whitfield
2Thailand flagDenkaosan Kaovichit
Vacant
Thailand flagDenkaosan Kaovichitβ–²+1
3Japan flagHiroyuki HisatakaThailand flagDenkaosan Kaovichitβ–²+1Philippines flagDrian Franciscoβ–²+1
4Thailand flagRatanapol Sor Vorapinβ–²+1Italy flagAndrea Sarritzuβ–²+1France flagBernard Inomβ–²+1
5Thailand flagWandee Singwangchaβ–²+2
Vacant
Mexico flagAlejandro Hernandezβ–²+3
6United States flagRaul MartinezMexico flagLuis Maldonadoβ–²+1Argentina flagSantiago Ivan Acosta
7United States flagBrian Viloriaβ–²+2France flagBernard Inomβ–²+1South Africa flagMoruti Mthalaneβ–²+3
8Mexico flagJulio Cesar MirandaNEWSouth Africa flagMoruti Mthalaneβ–²+3Panama flagRoberto Vazquezβ–²+3
9South Africa flagMoruti Mthalaneβ–²+1Mexico flagManuel Vargasβ–²+1Japan flagKoki Kameda
10Japan flagShingo Yamaguchiβ–²+1
Vacant
Italy flagAndrea Sarritzuβ–Ό-8
11Country flagBernard Inomβ–²+1United States flagRayonta Whitfieldβ–²+1Spain flagIvan Pozoβ–Ό-4
12Colombia flagJohn Molinaβ–²+1Mexico flagOmar Saladoβ–²+1Country flagRafael Lozano
13Argentina flagSantiago Acostaβ–²+1United States flagAlejandro Hernandezβ–²+1South Korea flagJung Oh Sonβ–²+1
14Philippines flagDrian FranciscoNEWAustralia flagHussein Husseinβ–²+1Mexico flagJose CabreraNEW
15Mexico flagAlejandro HernandezThailand flagPongsaklek Wonjongkam

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 GonzΓ‘lez. 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 April 2008

WBAMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Julio Cesar MirandaNow ranked #8
  • JP flag
    Shingo YamaguchiClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Tomonobu ShimizuLast ranked #4
  • MX flag
    Omar SaladoWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Wandee SingwangchaClimbed from #7 to #5
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Brian ViloriaClimbed from #9 to #7
    β–²+2
  • TH flag
    Ratanapol Sor VorapinClimbed a place to #4
    β–²+1

IBFMay 2008 vs April 2008

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Roberto VazquezPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Moruti MthalaneFrom #10 to #8
    β–²+2

WBOMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Roberto VazquezUp from #11 - now #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Ivan PozoJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Alejandro HernandezNow #5 after #8 last month
    β–²+3
  • ZA flag
    Moruti MthalaneJumped from #10 to #7
    β–²+3
  • PA flag
    Roberto VazquezUp 3 places to #8
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Andrea SarritzuFell from #2 to #10
    β–Ό-8
  • IT flag
    Ivan PozoDropped from #7 to #11
    β–Ό-4