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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2006

Official Light Flyweight rankings for August 2006.

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 four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAAugust 2006WBCIBFAugust 2006WBOAugust 2006
🏆Japan flagKoki Kameda
World Champion
Not available for August 2006
Mexico flagUlises Solis
Champion
Mexico flagHugo Cazares
Champion

1Venezuela flagJuan Landaeta
Vacant
Colombia flagWilfrido Valdez
2Argentina flagJuan Carlos Reveco▲+1
Vacant
Thailand flagKaichon Sor Vorapin
3India flagVicky Tahumil▼-1
Vacant
Mexico flagVictor Burgos
4Thailand flagTaned JitkaweeMexico flagEdgar Sosa▲+1Colombia flagWalberto Ramos▲+1
5Venezuela flagFreddy Beleno▲+1Nicaragua flagJuan Palacios▲+3Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa▼-1
6Japan flagNobuaki Masuda▲+1Argentina flagLuis Lazarte▲+3India flagVicky Tahumil
7Venezuela flagEdgar Velasquez▲+2Mexico flagEric Ortiz▼-1Nicaragua flagNerys Espinoza
8Mexico flagManuel Vargas▲+3Mexico flagJose Aguirre▼-1Mexico flagJose Aguirre▲+2
9United States flagWill Grigsby▲+3Nicaragua flagCarlos Fajardo▲+1Japan flagNabuaki Masuda▼-1
10Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa▼-5Mexico flagFrancisco Rosas▲+1Colombia flagCarlos Tamara▼-1
11Japan flagJunichi Ebisuoka▲+2
Vacant
Mexico flagManuel Vargas
12Japan flagMunetsugu Kayoh▼-4
Vacant
Mexico flagEdgar Sosa
13Colombia flagCesar Canchila▲+1
Vacant
Italy flagGiuseppe Lagana
14Japan flagGo Onaga▲+1
Vacant
Saudi Arabia flagMuvhuso Nedzanani
15Colombia flagJose GarciaNEWUnited States flagWill GrigsbyNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 July 2006

WBAAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Manuel VargasClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • US flag
    Will GrigsbyNow #9 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Munetsugu KayohCurrently at #12
  • CO flag
    Carlos TamaraLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Manuel VargasJumped from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Will GrigsbyImproved from #12 to #9
    ▲+3
  • VE flag
    Edgar VelasquezUp to #7 from #9
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Nelson DieppaNow #10 after #5 last month
    ▼-5
  • JP flag
    Munetsugu KayohDropped from #8 to #12
    ▼-4
  • IN flag
    Vicky TahumilSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Juan PalaciosUp to #5 from #7
    ▲+2
  • AR flag
    Luis LazarteUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Eric OrtizSlipped from #5 to #7
    ▼-2
  • MX flag
    Jose AguirreNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    ▼-2

WBOAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Jose AguirreUp to #8 from #10
    ▲+2
  • CO flag
    Walberto RamosUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Nelson DieppaSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Nabuaki MasudaFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1
  • CO flag
    Carlos TamaraFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1