Light Flyweight boxing rankings - August 2008

1 November 202215 July 2024

1 year 9 months

Became champion: 1 November 2022

Won the title by defeating Hiroto Kyoguchi.

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Hiroto Kyoguchi

31 December 20181 November 2022

4 years

Became champion: 31 December 2018

Won the title by defeating Hekkie Budler.

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Hekkie Budler

20 May 201831 December 2018

8 months

Became champion: 20 May 2018

Won the title by defeating Ryoichi Taguchi.

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31 December 201720 May 2018

6 months

Became champion: 31 December 2017

Won the title by defeating Milan Melindo.

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Roman Gonzalez

30 November 2012January 2014

1 year 3 months

Became champion: 30 November 2012

Was promoted to WBA Super Champion after five light flyweight defenses, the WBA published its announcement on 30 November 2012, with differing 28 and 29 November datelines in its English and Spanish text.

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28 August 201026 November 2010

4 months

Became champion: 28 August 2010

Won the title by defeating Ivan Calderon.

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WBA Light Flyweight - World Champion

Daiya Kira

2 September 2026Current

2 months

Became champion: 2 September 2026

Won the vacant title by stopping Carlos Canizales in the seventh round in Yokohama.

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Rene Santiago

17 December 202528 July 2026

8 months

Became champion: 17 December 2025

Won the WBA title by split decision against Kyosuke Takami in Tokyo, unifying it with his WBO title.

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Kyosuke Takami

30 July 202517 December 2025

6 months

Became champion: 30 July 2025

Won the title by defeating Erick Rosa.

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Erick Rosa

19 December 202430 July 2025

8 months

Became champion: 19 December 2024

Won the title by defeating Neidar Valdez.

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Esteban Bermudez

28 May 2021June 2022

1 year 2 months

Became champion: 28 May 2021

Won the title by defeating Carlos Canizales.

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Carlos Canizales

18 March 201828 May 2021

3 years 3 months

Became champion: 18 March 2018

Won the title by defeating Reiya Konishi.

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31 December 2014December 2017

3 years 1 month

Became champion: 31 December 2014

Won the title by defeating Alberto Rossel.

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Alberto Rossel

8 July 201431 December 2014

6 months

Became champion: 8 July 2014

Was elevated from interim to WBA world champion by the signed Championships Committee resolution dated 8 July 2014, after Kazuto Ioka relinquished the title.

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Kazuto Ioka

31 December 2012February 2014

1 year 3 months

Became champion: 31 December 2012

Won the title by defeating Jose Alfredo Rodriguez.

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Roman Gonzalez

4 February 201130 November 2012

1 year 10 months

Became champion: 4 February 2011

Was elevated from interim to full WBA champion after Juan Carlos Reveco relinquished the light flyweight title to move up to flyweight.

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Juan Carlos Reveco

28 August 20104 February 2011

7 months

Became champion: 28 August 2010

The source lists this reign start but does not specify how the title was acquired.

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5 June 2009July 2010

1 year 2 months

Became champion: 5 June 2009

Was elevated from interim to WBA world champion while Brahim Asloum was champion in recess.

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Brahim Asloum

8 December 20075 June 2009

1 year 7 months

Became champion: 8 December 2007

Won the title by defeating Juan Carlos Reveco.

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Juan Carlos Reveco

22 June 2007October 2007

5 months

Became champion: 22 June 2007

Won the title by defeating Nethra Sasiprapa.

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Koki Kameda

2 August 200618 January 2007

6 months

Became champion: 2 August 2006

Won the title by defeating Juan Jose Landaeta.

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Roberto Vazquez

29 April 2005May 2006

1 year 2 months

Became champion: 29 April 2005

Won the vacant title by defeating Beibis Mendoza.

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Rosendo Alvarez

3 March 20012 October 2004

3 years 8 months

Became champion: 3 March 2001

Won the title by defeating Beibis Mendoza.

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Beibis Mendoza

12 August 20003 March 2001

8 months

Became champion: 12 August 2000

Won the title by defeating Rosendo Alvarez.

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Pitchit Siriwat

3 December 199612 August 2000

3 years 9 months

Became champion: 3 December 1996

Won the title by stopping Keiji Yamaguchi in the second round.

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Pitchit Siriwat

3 December 1996May 2000

3 years 6 months

Became champion: 3 December 1996

Won the title by stopping Keiji Yamaguchi in the second round.

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Pitchit Siriwat

3 December 1996March 2000

3 years 4 months

Became champion: 3 December 1996

Won the title by stopping Keiji Yamaguchi in the second round.

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Pichit Siriwat

3 December 1996January 2000

3 years 2 months

Became champion: 3 December 1996

Won the title by stopping Keiji Yamaguchi in the second round.

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Pichitnoi Sitbangprachan

3 December 1996June 2000

3 years 7 months

Became champion: 3 December 1996

Won the title by defeating Keiji Yamaguchi.

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Keiji Yamaguchi

21 May 1996December 1996

8 months

Became champion: 21 May 1996

Won the title by defeating Carlos Murillo.

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Carlos Murillo

13 January 1996May 1996

5 months

Became champion: 13 January 1996

Won the title by defeating Choi Hi-yong.

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Choi Hi Yong

4 February 1995January 1996

1 year

Became champion: 4 February 1995

Won the title by defeating Leo Gámez.

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Leo Gamez

21 October 1993February 1995

1 year 5 months

Became champion: 21 October 1993

Won the vacant title by defeating Shiro Yahiro.

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Yuh Myung Woo

18 November 1992September 1993

11 months

Became champion: 18 November 1992

Won the title by defeating Hiroki Ioka.

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Hiroki Ioka

17 December 1991November 1992

1 year

Became champion: 17 December 1991

Won the title by defeating Yuh Myung-woo.

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Yuh Myung Woo

8 December 1985December 1991

6 years 1 month

Became champion: 8 December 1985

Won the title by defeating Joey Olivo.

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Joey Olivo

29 March 1985December 1985

10 months

Became champion: 29 March 1985

Won the title by defeating Francisco Quiróz.

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Francisco Quiroz

19 May 1984March 1985

11 months

Became champion: 19 May 1984

Won the title by defeating Lupe Madera.

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Lupe Madera

10 July 1983May 1984

11 months

Became champion: 10 July 1983

Won the title by defeating Katsuo Tokashiki.

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Katsuo Tokashiki

16 December 1981July 1983

1 year 8 months

Became champion: 16 December 1981

Won the title by defeating Kim Hwan-jin.

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Kim Hwan Jin

19 July 1981December 1981

6 months

Became champion: 19 July 1981

Won the title by defeating Pedro Flores.

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Pedro Flores

8 March 1981July 1981

5 months

Became champion: 8 March 1981

Won the title by defeating Yoko Gushiken.

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Yoko Gushiken

10 October 1976March 1981

4 years 6 months

Became champion: 10 October 1976

Won the title by defeating Juan Antonio Guzman.

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Juan Antonio Guzman

2 July 1976October 1976

4 months

Became champion: 2 July 1976

Won the title by defeating Jaime Rios.

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Jaime Rios

23 August 1975July 1976

1 year

Became champion: 23 August 1975

Won the title by defeating Rigoberto Marcano.

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WBA Light Flyweight - Interim Champion

Roman Gonzalez

24 October 20104 February 2011

5 months

Became champion: 24 October 2010

Won the vacant interim title by knocking out Francisco Rosas in the second round.

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Juan Carlos Reveco

15 August 2009August 2010

1 year 1 month

Became champion: 15 August 2009

Won the vacant interim title by defeating Francisco Rosas by split decision.

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14 March 20095 June 2009

4 months

Became champion: 14 March 2009

Won the interim title by stopping Cesar Canchila in the fourth round of their rematch.

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Cesar Canchila

26 July 200814 March 2009

9 months

Became champion: 26 July 2008

Won the interim title by defeating Giovanni Segura by unanimous decision.

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Beibis Mendoza

15 November 2003April 2005

1 year 6 months

Became champion: 15 November 2003

Won the interim WBA title by defeating Choi Yo-sam by unanimous decision in Yeosu, South Korea.

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WBA Light Flyweight Title History

WBC Light Flyweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBC monthly rankings (April 1975).

WBC Light Flyweight - World Champion

Shokichi Iwata

15 March 2026Current

8 months

Became champion: 15 March 2026

Won the title against Thammanoon Niyomtrong in Yokohama, with the JBC later amending the result from a technical decision to an eighth-round technical knockout after video showed the decisive cut came from a legal punch.

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Thammanoon Niyomtrong

4 December 202515 March 2026

4 months

Became champion: 4 December 2025

Won the vacant WBC title by defeating Junior Zarate by unanimous decision in Bangkok, after Carlos Canizales was named Champion in Recess.

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Knockout Cp Freshmart

4 December 2025January 2026

2 months

Became champion: 4 December 2025

Won the vacant title by defeating Junior Zarate.

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Carlos Canizales

1 August 2025November 2025

4 months

Became champion: 1 August 2025

Won the title by defeating Panya Pradabsri.

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Panya Pradabsri

26 December 20241 August 2025

9 months

Became champion: 26 December 2024

Won the title by defeating Carlos Canizales.

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19 March 202215 July 2024

2 years 5 months

Became champion: 19 March 2022

Won the title by defeating Masamichi Yabuki.

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Masamichi Yabuki

22 September 202119 March 2022

7 months

Became champion: 22 September 2021

Won the title by defeating Kenshiro Teraji.

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20 May 2017September 2021

4 years 5 months

Became champion: 20 May 2017

Won the title by defeating Ganigan López.

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Ganigan Lopez

4 March 2016May 2017

1 year 3 months

Became champion: 4 March 2016

Won the title by defeating Yu Kimura.

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Yu Kimura

28 November 20154 March 2016

5 months

Became champion: 28 November 2015

Won the title by defeating Pedro Guevara.

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Pedro Guevara

30 December 201428 November 2015

1 year

Became champion: 30 December 2014

Won the title by defeating Akira Yaegashi.

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Naoya Inoue

6 April 2014November 2014

8 months

Became champion: 6 April 2014

Won the title by defeating Adrián Hernández.

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Adrian Hernandez

6 October 20126 April 2014

1 year 7 months

Became champion: 6 October 2012

Won the title by defeating Kompayak Porpramook.

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Suriyan Satorn

23 December 2011October 2012

11 months

Became champion: 23 December 2011

Won the title by defeating Adrián Hernández.

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Adrian Hernandez

30 April 2011December 2011

9 months

Became champion: 30 April 2011

Won the title by defeating Gilberto Keb Baas.

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Juan Alfonso Keb Baas

6 November 2010April 2011

6 months

Became champion: 6 November 2010

Won the title by defeating Omar Niño Romero.

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Omar Nino

19 June 2010November 2010

6 months

Became champion: 19 June 2010

Won the title by defeating Rodel Mayol.

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Rodel Mayol

21 November 2009June 2010

8 months

Became champion: 21 November 2009

Won the title by defeating Édgar Sosa.

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Edgar Sosa

14 April 2007November 2009

2 years 8 months

Became champion: 14 April 2007

Won the title by defeating Brian Viloria.

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Omar Nino

10 August 2006February 2007

7 months

Became champion: 10 August 2006

Won the title by defeating Brian Viloria.

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Brian Viloria

10 September 2005August 2006

1 year

Became champion: 10 September 2005

Won the title by defeating Eric Ortiz.

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Eric Ortiz

11 March 2005September 2005

7 months

Became champion: 11 March 2005

Won the vacant title by defeating José Antonio Aguirre.

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Jorge Arce

6 July 2002February 2005

2 years 8 months

Became champion: 6 July 2002

Won the title by defeating Choi Yo-Sam.

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Choi Yo Sam

17 October 1999July 2002

2 years 10 months

Became champion: 17 October 1999

Won the title by defeating Saman Sorjaturong.

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Saman Sorjaturong

15 July 1995October 1999

4 years 4 months

Became champion: 15 July 1995

Won the title by defeating Humberto González.

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19 February 1994July 1995

1 year 6 months

Became champion: 19 February 1994

Won the title by defeating Michael Carbajal.

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13 March 1993February 1994

1 year

Became champion: 13 March 1993

Won the title by defeating Humberto González.

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3 June 1991March 1993

1 year 10 months

Became champion: 3 June 1991

Won the title by defeating Melchor Cob Castro.

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Melchor Cob Castro

25 March 1991June 1991

4 months

Became champion: 25 March 1991

Won the title by defeating Rolando Pascua.

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Rolando Pascua

19 December 1990March 1991

4 months

Became champion: 19 December 1990

Won the title by defeating Humberto González.

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25 June 1989December 1990

1 year 7 months

Became champion: 25 June 1989

Won the title by defeating Lee Yul-Woo.

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Lee Yul Woo

19 March 1989June 1989

4 months

Became champion: 19 March 1989

Won the title by defeating Germán Torres.

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German Torres

11 December 1988March 1989

4 months

Became champion: 11 December 1988

Won the vacant title by defeating Kang Soon-Jung.

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Chang Jung Koo

26 March 1983October 1988

5 years 8 months

Became champion: 26 March 1983

Won the title by defeating Hilario Zapata.

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Hilario Zapata

20 July 1982March 1983

9 months

Became champion: 20 July 1982

Won the title by defeating Tadashi Tomori.

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Tadashi Tomori

13 April 1982July 1982

4 months

Became champion: 13 April 1982

Won the title by defeating Amado Ursua.

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Amado Ursua

6 February 1982April 1982

3 months

Became champion: 6 February 1982

Won the WBC title by knocking out Hilario Zapata in the second round in Panama City.

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Shigeo Nakajima

3 January 1980March 1980

3 months

Became champion: 3 January 1980

Won the title by defeating Kim Sung-Jun.

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Kim Sung Jun

30 September 1978January 1980

1 year 5 months

Became champion: 30 September 1978

Won the title by defeating Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh.

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Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh

6 May 1978September 1978

5 months

Became champion: 6 May 1978

Won the title by defeating Freddy Castillo.

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Freddy Castillo

19 February 1978May 1978

4 months

Became champion: 19 February 1978

Won the title by defeating Luis Estaba.

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Luis Estaba

13 September 1975February 1978

2 years 6 months

Became champion: 13 September 1975

Won the vacant title by defeating Rafael Lovera.

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Franco Udella

4 April 1975August 1975

5 months

Became champion: 4 April 1975

Won the title by defeating Valentin Martinez.

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WBC Light Flyweight Title History

IBF Light Flyweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest IBF monthly rankings (December 1983).

IBF Light Flyweight - World Champion

Thanongsak Simsri

19 June 2025Current

1 year 5 months

Became champion: 19 June 2025

Won the vacant IBF title by defeating Cristian Araneta by split decision in Tokyo.

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Masamichi Yabuki

12 October 202410 April 2025

7 months

Became champion: 12 October 2024

Won the title by defeating Sivenathi Nontshinga.

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Sivenathi Nontshinga

16 February 202412 October 2024

9 months

Became champion: 16 February 2024

Won the title by defeating Adrian Curiel.

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Adrian Curiel Dominguez

4 November 202316 February 2024

4 months

Became champion: 4 November 2023

Won the IBF title by knocking out Sivenathi Nontshinga in the second round in Monte Carlo.

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Sivenathi Nontshinga

3 September 20224 November 2023

1 year 3 months

Became champion: 3 September 2022

Won the title by defeating Hector Flores.

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Felix Alvarado

29 October 201821 March 2022

3 years 6 months

Became champion: 29 October 2018

Won the title by defeating Randy Petalcorin.

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Hekkie Budler

20 May 201825 July 2018

3 months

Became champion: 20 May 2018

Won the title by defeating Ryoichi Taguchi.

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31 December 201720 May 2018

6 months

Became champion: 31 December 2017

Won the title by defeating Milan Melindo.

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Milan Melindo

21 May 201731 December 2017

8 months

Became champion: 21 May 2017

Won the title by defeating Akira Yaegashi.

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Akira Yaegashi

29 December 201521 May 2017

1 year 6 months

Became champion: 29 December 2015

Won the title by defeating Javier Mendoza.

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Javier Mendoza

20 September 201429 December 2015

1 year 4 months

Became champion: 20 September 2014

Won the title by defeating Ramon Garcia Hirales.

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John Riel Casimero

20 July 2012May 2014

1 year 11 months

Became champion: 20 July 2012

Was elevated from interim to full IBF champion after Ulises Solis could not meet the defense deadline, as reported on 20 July 2012 with a quotation from the IBF letter declaring immediate promotion.

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Ulises Solis

30 April 201120 July 2012

1 year 4 months

Became champion: 30 April 2011

Won the title by defeating Luis Alberto Lazarte.

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Luis Lazarte

29 May 2010March 2011

11 months

Became champion: 29 May 2010

Won the title by defeating Carlos Tamara.

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Carlos Tamara

23 January 201029 May 2010

5 months

Became champion: 23 January 2010

Won the title by defeating Brian Viloria.

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Brian Viloria

19 April 200923 January 2010

10 months

Became champion: 19 April 2009

Won the title by defeating Ulises Solís.

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Ulises Solis

7 January 200619 April 2009

3 years 4 months

Became champion: 7 January 2006

Won the title by defeating Will Grigsby.

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Will Grigsby

14 May 20057 January 2006

9 months

Became champion: 14 May 2005

Won the title by defeating Víctor Burgos.

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Victor Burgos

15 February 2003May 2005

2 years 4 months

Became champion: 15 February 2003

Won the vacant title by defeating Alex Sánchez.

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Ricardo Lopez

2 October 1999November 2002

3 years 2 months

Became champion: 2 October 1999

Won the title by defeating Will Grigsby.

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Will Grigsby

18 December 1998October 1999

11 months

Became champion: 18 December 1998

Won the vacant title by defeating Ratanapol Sor Vorapin.

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Mauricio Pastrana

13 December 1997August 1998

9 months

Became champion: 13 December 1997

Won the vacant title by defeating Manuel Herrera.

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Mauricio Pastrana

18 January 1997May 1997

5 months

Became champion: 18 January 1997

Won the title by defeating Michael Carbajal.

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16 March 1996January 1997

11 months

Became champion: 16 March 1996

Won the vacant title by defeating Melchor Cob Castro.

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Saman Sorjaturong

15 July 1995November 1995

5 months

Became champion: 15 July 1995

Won the title by defeating Humberto González.

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19 February 1994July 1995

1 year 6 months

Became champion: 19 February 1994

Won the title by defeating Michael Carbajal.

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29 July 1990February 1994

3 years 8 months

Became champion: 29 July 1990

Won the title by defeating Muangchai Kittikasem.

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Muangchai Kittikasem

2 May 1989July 1990

1 year 3 months

Became champion: 2 May 1989

Won the title by defeating Tacy Macalos.

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Tacy MacAlos

4 November 1988May 1989

7 months

Became champion: 4 November 1988

Won the title by defeating Choi Jum-hwan.

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Choi Jum Hwan

7 December 1986November 1988

2 years

Became champion: 7 December 1986

Won the vacant title by defeating Park Cho-Woon.

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Dodie Boy Penalosa

10 December 1983July 1986

2 years 8 months

Became champion: 10 December 1983

Won the title by defeating Satoshi Shingaki.

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IBF Light Flyweight Title History

WBO Light Flyweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBO monthly rankings (May 1989).

WBO Light Flyweight - Super Champion

Donnie Nietes

27 October 2015August 2016

11 months

Became champion: 27 October 2015

Was announced as WBO Super Champion at the opening of the Orlando convention, with the belt presentation scheduled for the later gala dinner.

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Ivan Calderon

25 August 2007September 2010

3 years 2 months

Became champion: 25 August 2007

Won the title by defeating Hugo Cázares.

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WBO Light Flyweight - World Champion

Rene Santiago

13 March 2025Current

1 year 8 months

Became champion: 13 March 2025

Won the WBO title by defeating Shokichi Iwata by unanimous decision.

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Shokichi Iwata

13 October 202413 March 2025

6 months

Became champion: 13 October 2024

Won the title by defeating Jairo Noriega.

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Jonathan Gonzalez

16 October 202119 June 2024

2 years 9 months

Became champion: 16 October 2021

Won the title by defeating Elwin Soto.

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Elwin Soto Castro

21 June 201916 October 2021

2 years 5 months

Became champion: 21 June 2019

Won the title by defeating Ángel Acosta.

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Angel Acosta

2 December 2017May 2019

1 year 6 months

Became champion: 2 December 2017

Won the title by defeating Juan Alejo.

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Kosei Tanaka

31 December 20162 December 2017

1 year 1 month

Became champion: 31 December 2016

Won the title by defeating Moises Fuentes.

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Donnie Nietes

8 October 201127 October 2015

4 years 1 month

Became champion: 8 October 2011

Won the title by defeating Ramón García Hirales.

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Ramon Garcia

30 April 20118 October 2011

7 months

Became champion: 30 April 2011

Won the title by defeating Jesus Geles.

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Jesus Geles

22 April 201122 April 2011

1 month

Became champion: 22 April 2011

Won the title by defeating Ramón García.

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28 August 201022 April 2011

9 months

Became champion: 28 August 2010

Won the title by stopping Ivan Calderon in the eighth round.

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Ramon Garcia

8 October 2010October 2010

1 month

Became champion: 8 October 2010

Promoted from Interim Champion after Giovanni Segura relinquished the title, Segura was subsequently reinstated.

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28 August 20108 October 2010

3 months

Became champion: 28 August 2010

Won the title by stopping Ivan Calderon in the eighth round.

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30 April 2005September 2007

2 years 6 months

Became champion: 30 April 2005

Won the title by defeating Nelson Dieppa.

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30 April 2005February 2007

1 year 11 months

Became champion: 30 April 2005

Won the title by defeating Nelson Dieppa.

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Nelson Dieppa

14 April 2001July 2005

4 years 4 months

Became champion: 14 April 2001

Won the title by defeating Andy Tabanas.

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30 April 2005June 2005

3 months

Became champion: 30 April 2005

Won the title by defeating Nelson Dieppa.

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Nelson Dieppa

14 April 2001April 2005

4 years 1 month

Became champion: 14 April 2001

Won the title by defeating Andy Tabanas.

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Will Grigsby

22 July 2000October 2000

4 months

Became champion: 22 July 2000

Initially awarded the vacant title against Nelson Dieppa, the result was later changed to a no-decision and Grigsby was stripped after failed drug tests.

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Masibulele Makepula

19 February 2000March 2000

2 months

Became champion: 19 February 2000

Won the title by defeating Jacob Matlala.

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31 July 1999August 1999

2 months

Became champion: 31 July 1999

Won the title by defeating Jorge Arce.

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Jorge Arce

5 December 1998July 1999

8 months

Became champion: 5 December 1998

Won the title by defeating Juan Domingo Córdoba.

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Juan Domingo Cordoba

17 January 1998December 1998

1 year

Became champion: 17 January 1998

Won the title by defeating Melchor Cob Castro.

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Melchor Cob Castro

25 August 1997January 1998

6 months

Became champion: 25 August 1997

Won the title by defeating Jesús Chong.

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Jesus Chong

31 May 1997August 1997

4 months

Became champion: 31 May 1997

Won the vacant title by defeating Eric Griffin.

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Paul Weir

23 November 1994November 1995

1 year 1 month

Became champion: 23 November 1994

Won the vacant title by defeating Paul Oulden.

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15 July 1994November 1994

5 months

Became champion: 15 July 1994

Won the title by defeating Josué Camacho.

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Josue Camacho

31 July 1992July 1994

2 years 1 month

Became champion: 31 July 1992

Won the vacant title by defeating Eddie Vallejo.

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Jose De Jesus

19 May 1989March 1992

2 years 11 months

Became champion: 19 May 1989

Won the title by defeating Fernando Martínez.

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WBO Light Flyweight - Interim Champion

Rene Santiago

27 October 2023March 2024

6 months

Became champion: 27 October 2023

Won the interim WBO title by stopping Kevin Vivas in the twelfth round in Managua.

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Moises Fuentes

7 September 2013May 2014

9 months

Became champion: 7 September 2013

Won the interim title by stopping Luis De La Rosa in the first round.

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Ramon Garcia

24 July 2010January 2011

7 months

Became champion: 24 July 2010

Won the interim title by split decision against John Riel Casimero.

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John Riel Casimero

19 December 200924 July 2010

8 months

Became champion: 19 December 2009

Won the interim title by stopping Cesar Canchila.

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WBO Light Flyweight Title History

RING Light Flyweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest RING monthly rankings (September 1995).

RING Light Flyweight - World Champion

1 November 2022June 2023

8 months

Became champion: 1 November 2022

Won the title by defeating Hiroto Kyoguchi.

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Hiroto Kyoguchi

31 December 2018September 2022

3 years 10 months

Became champion: 31 December 2018

Won the title by defeating Hekkie Budler.

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Hekkie Budler

20 May 201831 December 2018

8 months

Became champion: 20 May 2018

Won the title by defeating Ryoichi Taguchi.

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31 December 201720 May 2018

6 months

Became champion: 31 December 2017

Won the title by defeating Milan Melindo.

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Donnie Nietes

10 May 2014July 2016

2 years 3 months

Became champion: 10 May 2014

Won the title by defeating Moises Fuentes.

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28 August 2010September 2011

1 year 2 months

Became champion: 28 August 2010

Won the title by knocking out Ivan Calderon in the eighth round.

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Ivan Calderon

25 August 200728 August 2010

3 years 1 month

Became champion: 25 August 2007

Won the title by defeating Hugo Cazares.

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