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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2002

Official Light Flyweight rankings for April 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOApril 2002
🏆Nicaragua flagRosendo Alvarez
World Champion
Not available for April 2002
Not available for April 2002
Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa
Champion

1
Vacant
Colombia flagJhon Alberto Molina
2Colombia flagBeibis Mendoza▲+2Colombia flagBeibis Mendoza
3Mexico flagMelchor Cob Castro▲+2Mexico flagVictor Burgos
4Thailand flagDeeden Kengkarun▲+2South Africa flagJake Matlala
5Thailand flagPitchit Siriwat▲+2Mexico flagMelchor Cob Castro
6
Vacant
Mexico flagHugo Cazares▲+2
7Venezuela flagEdgar Velasquez▲+3Thailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong
8Mexico flagEric Ortiz▲+3Thailand flagPichinoi Sor Siriwat▼-2
9Philippines flagNoel Tunacao▲+3Philippines flagCelso DangudNEW
10Thailand flagRatanapol Sor VorapinNEWThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin
11Philippines flagWendyl JaniolaNEWJapan flagTatsuo Hayashida▲+1
12Japan flagTatsuo Hayashida▲+1Philippines flagJuanito Rubillar▼-1
13South Africa flagMhikiza MyekeniNEWColombia flagJose Ospino
14Japan flagKazuo OkadaThailand flagRatanal Vorsurapin
15Japan flagWolf TokimitsuNicaragua flagJovan Presbitero

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 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Eric OrtizPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • PH flag
    Noel TunacaoPreviously ranked #12
  • TH flag
    Ratanapol Sor VorapinEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hidenobu HondaMoved up to Flyweight
  • MN flag
    Yura DimaWas #3 last month
  • TH flag
    Saman Sor JaturongOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Edgar VelasquezImproved from #10 to #7
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Eric OrtizJumped from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • PH flag
    Noel TunacaoJumped from #12 to #9
    ▲+3

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Celso DangudEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Linglom TawatchaiOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Hugo CazaresClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Tatsuo HayashidaUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Pichinoi Sor SiriwatDown to #8 from #6
    ▼-2
  • PH flag
    Juanito RubillarFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1