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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2022

Official Light Flyweight rankings for August 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFAugust 2022WBOAugust 2022
🏆Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
Super Champion
Not available for August 2022
South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga
Champion
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion

1Cuba flagDaniel Matellon
Vacant
Philippines flagMark Vicelles
2Japan flagShokichi Iwata
Vacant
Japan flagShokichi Iwata
3Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesMexico flagHector Flores CalixtoSouth Africa flagHekkie Budler
4Mexico flagHector Flores CalixtoPhilippines flagMark VicellesThailand flagThanongsak Simsri
5South Africa flagHekkie BudlerPhilippines flagChristian AranetaVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales
6Argentina flagLeandro Jose BlancPhilippines flagRegie SuganobSouth Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha
7Mexico flagEsteban BermudezVenezuela flagRonald ChaconUzbekistan flagHasanboy Dusmatov
8Venezuela flagRonald ChaconVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesPhilippines flagChristian Araneta
9Thailand flagThanongsak SimsriMexico flagJose Javier TorresJapan flagMasamichi Yabuki
10Panama flagAzael VillarNEWJapan flagRiku KanoNicaragua flagGerardo Zapata
11Philippines flagMark Vicelles▼-1Philippines flagMiel FajardoMexico flagHector Flores Calixto
12Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova▼-1South Africa flagDeeJay KrielMexico flagElwin Soto Castro
13Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▼-1Indonesia flagTibo MonabesaVenezuela flagAngelino Cordova
14Thailand flagThitisak Hoitong▼-1Panama flagAzael VillarJapan flagRyo Miyazaki
15Japan flagDaiki Tomita▼-1
Vacant
Panama flagAzael Villar

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 2022

WBAAugust 2022 vs July 2022

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • VE flag
    Angelino CordovaSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2022 vs July 2022

🏆

There is a new Champion: South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Sivenathi NontshingaOut of the top 10 after being #1