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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2017

Official Light Flyweight rankings for April 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFApril 2017WBOApril 2017RING
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for April 2017
Japan flagAkira Yaegashi
Champion
Japan flagKosei Tanaka
Champion
Not available for April 2017

1Colombia flagRober Barrera
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
2Thailand flagSuriyan Satorn
Vacant
Japan flagRyuji Hara
3Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesJapan flagKen ShiroPhilippines flagJonathan Taconing
4South Africa flagHekkie BudlerPhilippines flagRandy PetalcorinMexico flagJuan Alejo▲+2
5Philippines flagJessie EspinasNicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoPhilippines flagJesse Espinas
6Indonesia flagTibo MonabesaThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin Jr▲+2Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▲+2
7Thailand flagRangsan ChayanramSouth Africa flagHekkie Budler▼-1Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales
8Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▲+2Colombia flagGabriel Mendoza▼-1Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1
9Japan flagRyo Miyazaki▼-1Philippines flagJesse EspinasVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesNEW
10United States flagMiguel Cartagena▼-1Mexico flagHector Flores CalixtoMexico flagMoises Fuentes
11Mexico flagAbraham RodriguezThailand flagPalangpol FreshmartJapan flagTetsuya Hisada
12Japan flagKen ShiroNEWVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesThailand flagTeeraphong UtaidaNEW
13Panama flagAmrit HerreraMexico flagGilberto ParraThailand flagRangsan Chayanram▼-1
14Philippines flagChristian AranetaMexico flagJuan AlejoMexico flagMaximino Flores▼-1
15Mexico flagBrian Mosinos
Vacant
Thailand flagSuriyan Satorn▼-1

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 2017

WBAApril 2017 vs March 2017

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Felix AlvaradoClimbed from #10 to #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Ryo MiyazakiSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Miguel CartagenaDown one place to #10
    ▼-1

IBFApril 2017 vs March 2017

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Fahlan Sakkreerin JrClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • CO flag
    Gabriel MendozaSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2017 vs March 2017

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ken ShiroOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Juan AlejoUp to #4 from #6
    ▲+2
  • NI flag
    Felix AlvaradoClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Rangsan ChayanramSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Maximino FloresFrom #13 to #14
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Suriyan SatornDown one place to #15
    ▼-1