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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2002

Light Flyweight rankings for April 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2002WBOApril 2002RINGApril 2002
🏆Rosendo Alvarez
World Champion
Nelson Dieppa
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Jhon Alberto MolinaRicardo Lopez
2Beibis Mendoza+2Beibis MendozaRosendo Alvarez
3Melchor Cob Castro+2Victor BurgosYo Sam Choi
4Deeden Kengkarun+2Jake MatlalaBeibis Mendoza
5Pitchit Siriwat+2Melchor Cob CastroPichit Siriwat
6
Vacant
Hugo Cazares+2Nelson Dieppa
7Edgar Velasquez+3Saman SorjaturongJorge Arce
8Eric Ortiz+3Pichinoi Sor Siriwat-2Hidenobu Honda
9Noel Tunacao+3Celso DangudNEWZolani Petelo
10Ratanapol Sor VorapinNEWFahlan SakkreerinMelchor Cob CastroNEW
11Wendyl JaniolaNEWTatsuo Hayashida+1
12Tatsuo Hayashida+1Juanito Rubillar-1
13Mhikiza MyekeniNEWJose Ospino
14Kazuo OkadaRatanal Vorsurapin
15Wolf TokimitsuJovan Presbitero

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hidenobu HondaMoved up to Flyweight
  • Yura DimaWas #3 last month
  • Saman SorjaturongWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Edgar VelasquezImproved from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Eric OrtizJumped from #11 to #8
    +3
  • Noel TunacaoJumped from #12 to #9
    +3

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Celso DangudEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Linglom TawatchaiOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

RINGApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Melchor Cob CastroNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Baby Jake MatlalaWas #10 last month

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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