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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2018

Official Light Flyweight rankings for April 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFApril 2018WBOApril 2018RING
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
Super Champion
Not available for April 2018
Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
Champion
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Champion
Not available for April 2018
🏆Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
World Champion

1Japan flagTetsuya HisadaNicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoJapan flagRyuji Hara
2Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
Vacant
Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
3Colombia flagRober BarreraPhilippines flagRandy PetalcorinNicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
4Indonesia flagTibo MonabesaJapan flagTetsuya HisadaPhilippines flagRandy Petalcorin
5Japan flagReiya KonishiJapan flagAkira YaegashiJapan flagTetsuya Hisada
6Philippines flagJessie EspinasSouth Africa flagHekkie BudlerMexico flagSaul Juarez
7South Africa flagHekkie BudlerNEWVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesNow ChampionChina flagJing Xiang
8Philippines flagEdward HenoPhilippines flagMilan MelindoPhilippines flagVince Paras
9Mexico flagSaul JuarezMexico flagAbraham RodriguezIndonesia flagTibo Monabesa
10Cuba flagDaniel MatellonPhilippines flagVince Paras▲+5Philippines flagEdward Heno
11Mexico flagCarlos VadoMexico flagGilberto Parra▼-1Nicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago▲+1
12China flagBin LuPhilippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-1Japan flagAkira Yaegashi▲+3
13Philippines flagChristian AranetaPhilippines flagEdward Heno▼-1Mexico flagJose Argumedo▼-2
14United States flagMiguel CartagenaThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin Jr▼-1Mexico flagPedro Guevara▼-1
15Thailand flagRangsan ChayanramMexico flagHector Flores Calixto▼-1Mexico flagAbraham RodriguezNEW

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 2018

WBAApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Vince ParasWas #7 last month

IBFApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Vince ParasUp from #15 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gilberto ParraJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Vince ParasUp 5 places to #10
    ▲+5

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Gilberto ParraFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Edward HenoSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2018 vs March 2018

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiNow #12 after being #15 last month
    ▲+3
  • NI flag
    Carlos BuitragoFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoDown to #13 from #11
    ▼-2
  • MX flag
    Pedro GuevaraFrom #13 to #14
    ▼-1