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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2017

Official Light Flyweight rankings for December 2017.

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
RankWBADecember 2017WBCIBFDecember 2017WBODecember 2017
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
Super Champion
Not available for December 2017
Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
Champion
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Champion

1Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesNicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoJapan flagRyuji Hara
2Japan flagReiya Konishi▲+5
Vacant
Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
3Indonesia flagTibo Monabesa▼-1Philippines flagRandy PetalcorinNicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
4Japan flagTetsuya Hisada▼-1Japan flagTetsuya HisadaPhilippines flagRandy Petalcorin▲+5
5Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-1Japan flagAkira YaegashiVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+2
6Colombia flagRober Barrera▼-1South Africa flagHekkie BudlerJapan flagTetsuya Hisada▲+2
7Mexico flagAbraham Rodriguez▼-1Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesMexico flagGilberto Parra Medina▲+6
8Philippines flagJessie EspinasPhilippines flagMilan MelindoPhilippines flagChristian Araneta▼-3
9Philippines flagChristian AranetaMexico flagAbraham RodriguezPhilippines flagVince Paras▲+1
10Cuba flagDaniel MatellonMexico flagGilberto Parra▼-2Mexico flagMoises FuentesNEW
11Philippines flagVince ParasPhilippines flagJonathan TaconingJapan flagAkira Yaegashi
12Mexico flagCarlos VadoPhilippines flagEdward HenoPhilippines flagMerlito Sabillo
13Philippines flagEdward HenoThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrThailand flagRangsan ChayanramNEW
14United States flagMiguel CartagenaMexico flagHector Flores CalixtoIndonesia flagTibo MonabesaNEW
15Thailand flagRangsan ChayanramPhilippines flagVince ParasPhilippines flagEdward Heno

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 November 2017

WBADecember 2017 vs November 2017

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Reiya KonishiUp 5 places to #2
    ▲+5

Biggest fallers

  • ID flag
    Tibo MonabesaDown one place to #3
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Tetsuya HisadaDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1

IBFDecember 2017 vs November 2017

🏆

There is a new Champion: Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi(previously Philippines flagMilan Melindo)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Gilberto PedrozaPreviously held #10

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Gilberto ParraNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    ▼-2

WBODecember 2017 vs November 2017

🏆

There is a new Champion: Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta(previously Japan flagKosei Tanaka)

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gilberto Parra MedinaPreviously ranked #13
  • MX flag
    Moises FuentesEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan AlejoOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • PR flag
    Angel AcostaPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Gilberto Parra MedinaJumped from #13 to #7
    ▲+6
  • PH flag
    Randy PetalcorinJumped from #9 to #4
    ▲+5
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaDropped from #5 to #8
    ▼-3