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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for August 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFAugust 2023WBOAugust 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Super Champion
Not available for August 2023
South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga
Champion
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion

1Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
Vacant
Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+1
2Japan flagShokichi Iwata▲+1Japan flagMasamichi YabukiJapan flagShokichi Iwata▲+1
3Argentina flagLeandro Jose Blanc▲+1Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesJapan flagRyuya Yamanaka▲+2
4South Africa flagHekkie Budler▲+1Philippines flagChristian AranetaPuerto Rico flagRene Santiago
5Cuba flagDaniel Matellon▼-3Japan flagRyuya YamanakaPuerto Rico flagAngel AcostaNEW
6United States flagAnthony Olascuaga▲+1Philippines flagArvin MagramoVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales
7Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+2Philippines flagRegie SuganobPhilippines flagArvin Magramo
8Japan flagMasamichi YabukiArgentina flagJunior Leandro ZarateNEWThailand flagThanongsak Simsri
9Japan flagDaiki Tomita▼-3Japan flagMasataka TaniguchiNEWPhilippines flagChristian Araneta
10Venezuela flagRonald Chacon▲+1Mexico flagElwin Soto CastroNEWNicaragua flagLeyman Benavides
11Argentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate▲+1Japan flagShokichi Iwata▼-1Philippines flagJoey Canoy
12Japan flagRyuya Yamanaka▲+1Mexico flagAdrian Curiel Dominguez▼-1Philippines flagMiel FajardoNEW
13Philippines flagJoey Canoy▲+1Japan flagDaiki Tomita▼-1Panama flagAzael Villar▼-1
14Japan flagKanamu Sakama▲+1Puerto Rico flagRene Santiago▼-1Philippines flagVince Paras▼-1
15Mexico flagEsteban Bermudez▼-5Japan flagTatsuro NakashimaNEWNicaragua flagGerardo Zapata

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 2023

WBAAugust 2023 vs July 2023

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Ronald ChaconUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Esteban BermudezCurrently at #15

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • AR flag
    Leandro Jose BlancClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Esteban BermudezFell from #10 to #15
    ▼-5
  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonFell from #2 to #5
    ▼-3
  • JP flag
    Daiki TomitaDown 3 places to #9
    ▼-3

IBFAugust 2023 vs July 2023

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Junior Leandro ZarateInto the top 10 at #8
  • JP flag
    Masataka TaniguchiInto the top 10 at #9
  • MX flag
    Elwin Soto CastroNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Joey CanoyOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesOut of the top 10 after being #9
  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Adrian Curiel DominguezDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Daiki TomitaSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2023 vs July 2023

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Angel AcostaInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerPreviously held #1

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ryuya YamanakaNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Vince ParasDown one place to #14
    ▼-1