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Flyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2009

Official Flyweight rankings for May 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFMay 2009WBOMay 2009
🏆Thailand flagDenkaosan Kaovichit
World Champion
Not available for May 2009
Philippines flagNonito Donaire
Champion
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
Champion

1Japan flagKoki Kameda
Vacant
Italy flagAndrea Sarritzu
2Panama flagLuis Concepcion
Vacant
Spain flagIvan Pozo
3Venezuela flagJean Piero PerezSouth Africa flagMoruti Mthalane▲+1Panama flagLuis Concepcion
4Thailand flagRatanapol Sor VorapinPanama flagLuis Concepcion▲+3South Africa flagZolani Tete▲+1
5Mexico flagJesus Jimenez▲+5Mexico flagEric Ortiz▲+1Philippines flagRichie Mepranum▲+1
6Japan flagTakefumi Sakata▼-1Italy flagAndrea Sarritzu▲+2Philippines flagDrian Francisco▲+4
7Argentina flagSantiago Acosta▼-1Spain flagIvan Pozo▲+2Mexico flagJesus JimenezNEW
8Country flagBernard Inom▼-1Mexico flagJulio Cesar MirandaNEWPhilippines flagMarvin Sonsona▲+5
9Japan flagTakahisa Masuda▼-1United States flagRayonta Whitfield▲+1Argentina flagSantiago Ivan Acosta▼-2
10Mexico flagOmar Salado▼-1Nicaragua flagEvert Briceno▲+1United States flagRayonta Whitfield▼-1
11Italy flagIvan PozoPhilippines flagRichard Garcia▲+1Mexico flagJulio C. Miranda▼-7
12Philippines flagRichie Mepranum▲+1
Vacant
Country flagOmar Soto▼-1
13Japan flagHiroyuki Hisataka▼-1United States flagAlejandro HernandezNEWJapan flagTomonobu Shimizu▼-1
14Italy flagAndrea SarritzuPhilippines flagRichie MepranumNEWSouth Korea flagJin Man Jun
15Nicaragua flagEverth BricenoSouth Africa flagMoruti Mthalane

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 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 April 2009

WBAMay 2009 vs April 2009

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Jesus JimenezImproved from #10 to #5
    ▲+5
  • PH flag
    Richie MepranumFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Takefumi SakataFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • AR flag
    Santiago AcostaDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • FR flag
    Bernard InomFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2009 vs April 2009

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Julio Cesar MirandaNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Bernard InomOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Luis ConcepcionNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    ▲+2
  • IT flag
    Andrea SarritzuUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1
  • IT flag
    Ivan PozoUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

WBOMay 2009 vs April 2009

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jesus JimenezNow ranked #7
  • PH flag
    Marvin SonsonaJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Julio C. MirandaDropped to #11
  • TH flag
    Pongsaklek WonjongkamPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Marvin SonsonaNow #8 after #13 last month
    ▲+5
  • PH flag
    Drian FranciscoNow #6 after #10 last month
    ▲+4
  • ZA flag
    Zolani TeteFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Julio C. MirandaNow #11 after #4 last month
    ▼-7
  • AR flag
    Santiago Ivan AcostaNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Rayonta WhitfieldFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1