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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2016

Official Light Flyweight rankings for April 2016.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2016WBCIBFApril 2016WBOApril 2016RING
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for April 2016
Japan flagAkira Yaegashi
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Super Champion
Not available for April 2016

1Japan flagRyo Miyazaki▲+1
Vacant
Mexico flagMoises Fuentes
2Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▲+2
Vacant
Japan flagKosei TanakaNEW
3Thailand flagSuriyan Satorn▲+2Japan flagRyo MiyazakiJapan flagRyuji HaraNEW
4Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+2Philippines flagMilan MelindoVenezuela flagJuan Jose Landaeta▼-1
5Colombia flagRober Barrera▲+3Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrPhilippines flagMilan Melindo▼-1
6Philippines flagJoebert Alvarez▲+3Nicaragua flagCristofer RosalesNEWMexico flagRaul Garcia▲+5
7Philippines flagJessie Espinas▲+3Thailand flagPaipharob Kokietgym▼-1Mexico flagJavier Mendoza▼-2
8Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▲+3Mexico flagJavier Mendoza▼-1Philippines flagJesse Espinas▼-2
9Thailand flagRangsan Chayanram▲+3Colombia flagGabriel Mendoza▼-1Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▼-2
10Indonesia flagTibo MonabesaNEWPhilippines flagRene Patilano▼-1Japan flagRyo Miyazaki▼-2
11Peru flagAlberto Rossel▼-8Mexico flagMartin Tecuapetla▼-1Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▼-1
12Panama flagLuis RiosNEWPhilippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-1Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-3
13Colombia flagLuis Carrillo▲+1Mexico flagPedro Guevara▲+1Mexico flagSaul Juarez▲+1
14Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta▲+1Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▼-1Saudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca▼-2
15Japan flagKenji OnoNEW
Vacant
Thailand flagPalangpol Cp Freshmart▼-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2016

WBAApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • TH flag
    Rangsan ChayanramPreviously ranked #12
  • ID flag
    Tibo MonabesaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Randy PetalcorinOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • PE flag
    Alberto RosselDropped to #11
  • VE flag
    Juan Jose LandaetaLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Rober BarreraNow #5 after being #8 last month
    ▲+3
  • PH flag
    Joebert AlvarezJumped from #9 to #6
    ▲+3
  • PH flag
    Jessie EspinasUp 3 places to #7
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • PE flag
    Alberto RosselDown 8 places to #11
    ▼-8

IBFApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Martin TecuapetlaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Pedro GuevaraUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Javier MendozaFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1
  • CO flag
    Gabriel MendozaFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Kosei TanakaEnters at #2
  • JP flag
    Ryuji HaraInto the top 10 at #3
  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaPreviously #11, enters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymLast ranked #2
  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingCurrently at #12
  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaNow #6 after being #11 last month
    ▲+5
  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingDown 3 places to #12
    ▼-3
  • MX flag
    Javier MendozaDown to #7 from #5
    ▼-2
  • PH flag
    Jesse EspinasFrom #6 to #8
    ▼-2