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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - August 2018

Official Light Flyweight rankings for August 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
RankWBAAugust 2018WBCIBFAugust 2018WBOAugust 2018RING
🏆South Africa flagHekkie Budler
Super Champion
Not available for August 2018
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Champion
Not available for August 2018
🏆Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
World Champion

1Japan flagTetsuya HisadaNicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoJapan flagRyuji Hara
2Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
Vacant
Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
3Philippines flagJonathan TaconingPhilippines flagRandy PetalcorinJapan flagTetsuya Hisada
4Japan flagRyoichi TaguchiJapan flagTetsuya HisadaMexico flagSaul Juarez▲+1
5Colombia flagRober BarreraJapan flagHiroto KyoguchiJapan flagReiya Konishi▲+1
6Indonesia flagTibo MonabesaJapan flagAkira YaegashiPhilippines flagEdward Heno▲+3
7Japan flagReiya KonishiJapan flagRyoichi TaguchiChina flagJing Xiang
8Philippines flagEdward Heno▲+1Philippines flagEdward Heno▲+1Indonesia flagTibo Monabesa
9Cuba flagDaniel Matellon▲+1Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin Jr▲+1Mexico flagPedro Guevara▲+1
10Japan flagAkira Yaegashi▲+2Philippines flagMilan Melindo▼-2Mexico flagJose Argumedo▲+1
11Mexico flagSaul JuarezPhilippines flagJonathan TaconingMexico flagAbraham RodriguezNEW
12Philippines flagJessie Espinas▼-4Mexico flagSaul JuarezJapan flagAkira Yaegashi
13Mexico flagCarlos VadoPhilippines flagGiemel MagramoThailand flagRangsan ChayanramNEW
14Philippines flagChristian AranetaMexico flagHector Flores CalixtoPhilippines flagChristian Araneta
15Venezuela flagRodrigo RamirezPhilippines flagJesse EspinasPhilippines flagIvan Soriano

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 July 2018

WBAAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jessie EspinasDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Edward HenoUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1
  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Jessie EspinasDropped from #8 to #12
    ▼-4

IBFAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Edward HenoFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Fahlan Sakkreerin JrFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Milan MelindoFrom #8 to #10
    ▼-2

WBOAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Randy PetalcorinOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Edward HenoNow #6 after being #9 last month
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Reiya KonishiFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1