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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2019

Official Light Flyweight rankings for April 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFApril 2019WBOApril 2019RING
🏆Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
Super Champion
Not available for April 2019
Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
Champion
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Champion
Not available for April 2019
🏆Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
World Champion

1Japan flagTetsuya Hisada
Vacant
Japan flagTetsuya Hisada
2Japan flagSho Kimura
Vacant
Philippines flagEdward Heno
3Philippines flagJonathan TaconingJapan flagReiya KonishiPhilippines flagJonathan Taconing
4Philippines flagEdward Heno▲+1Philippines flagChristian AranetaThailand flagPanya Pradabsri▲+1
5Cuba flagDaniel Matellon▲+3Argentina flagAgustin Gauto▲+2Mexico flagSaul Juarez▲+9
6South Africa flagHekkie BudlerMexico flagDaniel Valladares▲+2Argentina flagAgustin Gauto▲+2
7Indonesia flagAndika D'Golden BoyNEWJapan flagKenichi Horikawa▲+4Mexico flagDaniel Valladares▲+3
8China flagJing Xiang▲+1Japan flagTetsuya Hisada▲+1China flagJing Xiang▲+1
9Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1Philippines flagRandy Petalcorin▲+1Saudi Arabia flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+2
10Mexico flagDaniel ValladaresNEWPhilippines flagIvan Soriano▲+2Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+2
11Thailand flagTanawat Nakoon▲+1Mexico flagHector Flores Calixto▲+2Philippines flagIvan SorianoNEW
12Venezuela flagKenny Cano▲+2Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-6Philippines flagChristian Bacolod▲+3
13Argentina flagAgustin Gauto▲+2Venezuela flagKenny CanoNEWNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
14South Africa flagNkosinathi JoyiNEWCuba flagDaniel MatellonNEWCuba flagDaniel MatellonNEW
15Philippines flagRandy Petalcorin▼-2
Vacant
Mexico flagElwin Soto CastroNEW

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 2019

WBAApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • ID flag
    Andika D'Golden BoyEnters at #7
  • MX flag
    Daniel ValladaresEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiMoved up to Super Flyweight
  • JP flag
    Reiya KonishiWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • VE flag
    Kenny CanoNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    ▲+2
  • AR flag
    Agustin GautoFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Randy PetalcorinSlipped from #13 to #15
    ▼-2

IBFApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Kenichi HorikawaUp from #11 - now #7
  • PH flag
    Ivan SorianoNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Kenichi HorikawaNow #7 after being #11 last month
    ▲+4
  • AR flag
    Agustin GautoNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Daniel ValladaresNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingDown 6 places to #12
    ▼-6

WBOApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezJumped from #14 into the top 10
  • ZA flag
    Nkosinathi JoyiUp from #11 - now #9
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Pedro GuevaraMoved up to Flyweight
  • JP flag
    Reiya KonishiWas #4 last month
  • MX flag
    Ganigan LopezLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezNow #5 after being #14 last month
    ▲+9
  • MX flag
    Daniel ValladaresUp 3 places to #7
    ▲+3
  • PH flag
    Christian BacolodJumped from #15 to #12
    ▲+3