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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2015

Official Light Flyweight rankings for August 2015.

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 2015WBCIBFAugust 2015WBOAugust 2015
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for August 2015
Mexico flagJavier Mendoza
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1Philippines flagRandy Petalcorin
Vacant
Thailand flagPaipharob Kokietgym
2Japan flagTakuma Inoue
Vacant
Mexico flagMoises FuentesNEW
3Japan flagRyo MiyazakiJapan flagSho KimuraJapan flagAkira Yaegashi▼-1
4Colombia flagRober BarreraJapan flagRyo Miyazaki▲+1Mexico flagRaul Garcia▼-1
5Peru flagAlberto RosselPhilippines flagMilan Melindo▲+2Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr▼-1
6Thailand flagPaipharob Kokietgym▲+1Mexico flagJuanito Hernandez▲+2Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-1
7Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-1Thailand flagPaipharob Kokietgym▲+2Japan flagYu Kimura▼-1
8Puerto Rico flagJonathan GonzalezNicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▲+2Mexico flagJuan Alejo▼-1
9Thailand flagSuriyan SatornNEWMexico flagRaul Garcia▲+2Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▼-1
10Japan flagYu KimuraPanama flagLeroy Estrada▲+2Peru flagAlberto Rossel▼-1
11Thailand flagRangsan ChayanramPhilippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-7Japan flagPalangpol Cp Freshmart▼-1
12Panama flagGilberto PedrozaMexico flagSaul Juarez▼-6Thailand flagPetchchorhae Kokietgym
13Colombia flagLuis CarrilloMexico flagJuan AlejoSaudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca
14Nicaragua flagCristofer RosalesNEWPhilippines flagRey LoretoMexico flagCarlos Velarde
15China flagYiming Ma
Vacant
Philippines flagRaymond Tabugon

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 2015

WBAAugust 2015 vs July 2015

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Suriyan SatornInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaMoved up to Bantamweight

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingDown one place to #7
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2015 vs July 2015

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingNow ranked #11
  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Milan MelindoFrom #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Juanito HernandezFrom #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymUp to #7 from #9
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingDown 7 places to #11
    ▼-7
  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezFell from #6 to #12
    ▼-6

WBOAugust 2015 vs July 2015

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Moises FuentesInto the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Palangpol Cp FreshmartNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Francisco Rodriguez JrSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1