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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - December 1997

Light Flyweight rankings for December 1997. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGDecember 1997
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1Thailand flagSaman Sorjaturong
2Thailand flagPichit Siriwat
3Colombia flagMauricio Pastrana▲+2
4South Africa flagBaby Jake Matlala▼-1
5Mexico flagMelchor Cob Castro▼-1
6Philippines flagJoma Gamboa
7United States flagMichael Carbajal
8South Korea flagHi Yong Choi
9Mexico flagJesus Chong
10Thailand flagHadao C.p. Gym

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 December 1997

RINGDecember 1997 vs November 1997

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Mauricio PastranaClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Baby Jake MatlalaSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Melchor Cob CastroDown one place to #5
    ▼-1