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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2001

Official Light Flyweight rankings for April 2001.

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
RankWBAApril 2001WBCIBFWBOApril 2001
🏆Nicaragua flagRosendo Alvarez
World Champion
Not available for April 2001
Not available for April 2001
Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa
Champion

1Thailand flagPitchit Siriwat
2Japan flagHidenobu Honda▲+1Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin▲+1
3Colombia flagBeibis Mendoza▼-1South Africa flagJake Matlala▲+1
4Mexico flagJorge Arce▲+1Mexico flagHugo Cazares▲+1
5Mexico flagMelchor Cob Castro▲+2Colombia flagJhon Alberto Molina▲+2
6Thailand flagDeeden Kengkarun▲+3Mexico flagVictor Burgos▲+4
7Mexico flagEric Ortiz▲+3Spain flagJorge Mata Cuellar▲+4
8Japan flagWolf Tokimitsu▲+3Colombia flagBeibis Mendoza▲+4
9Mongolia flagYura Dima▼-5Thailand flagSaman Sor JaturongNEW
10
Vacant
Dominican Republic flagDomingo Guillen▲+3
11Thailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong▲+2Colombia flagJose OspinoNEW
12Japan flagKoki Tanaka▲+2Argentina flagLuis Lazarte▼-6
13Mexico flagFernando LunaNEWThailand flagLinglom TawatchaiNEW
14South Korea flagPilkoo KangNEWNicaragua flagLee Sandoval
15Venezuela flagJuan LandaetaNEWThailand flagChatchai DutchboygymNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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About the Light Flyweight Division

Weight Limit: 105-108 lbs (47.6-49.0 kg)

Light Flyweight, also known as Junior Flyweight, sits between Minimumweight and Flyweight. The division features fast, skilled fighters with excellent technical ability.

Division Characteristics

Light Flyweights combine exceptional speed and skill, with fighters typically relying on technical boxing ability and quick combinations. The division is known for its competitive nature.

Notable Facts

The Light Flyweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. The division is known for its depth of talent and technical skill.

Historical Context

Established in 1975, Light Flyweight has developed into a respected division that often serves as a bridge between Minimumweight and Flyweight.

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Month-over-month changes since March 2001

WBAApril 2001 vs March 2001

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Wolf TokimitsuClimbed from #11 up to #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Nelson DieppaOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • PH flag
    Andy TabanasWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Deeden KengkarunImproved from #9 to #6
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Eric OrtizJumped from #10 to #7
    ▲+3
  • JP flag
    Wolf TokimitsuImproved from #11 to #8
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • MN flag
    Yura DimaNow #9 after #4 last month
    ▼-5
  • CO flag
    Beibis MendozaSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2001 vs March 2001

🏆

There is a new Champion: Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jorge Mata CuellarPreviously #11, enters at #7
  • CO flag
    Beibis MendozaNow #8 (was #12)
  • TH flag
    Saman Sor JaturongNow in the top 10 at #9
  • DO flag
    Domingo GuillenPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Andy TabanasWas #1 last month
  • PR flag
    Nelson DieppaOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • AR flag
    Luis LazarteFell to #12
  • MX flag
    Robert LeyvaPreviously held #8
  • VE flag
    Felix MacHadoLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Victor BurgosNow #6 after #10 last month
    ▲+4
  • MX flag
    Jorge Mata CuellarUp 4 places to #7
    ▲+4
  • CO flag
    Beibis MendozaImproved from #12 to #8
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Luis LazarteNow #12 after #6 last month
    ▼-6