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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - December 2018

Official Light Flyweight rankings for December 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
RankWBADecember 2018WBCIBFWBODecember 2018RING
🏆Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
Super Champion
Not available for December 2018
Not available for December 2018
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Champion
Not available for December 2018
🏆Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
World Champion

1Japan flagTetsuya Hisada▲+1Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▲+1
2Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▲+1Japan flagTetsuya Hisada▲+1
3Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi▲+1Philippines flagEdward Heno▲+1
4Japan flagReiya Konishi▲+1Japan flagReiya Konishi▲+1
5South Africa flagHekkie BudlerMexico flagPedro Guevara▲+1
6Philippines flagEdward HenoChina flagJing Xiang▲+1
7Japan flagAkira YaegashiArgentina flagAgustin Gauto▲+1
8Cuba flagDaniel MatellonMexico flagGanigan LopezNEW
9Philippines flagChristian AranetaMexico flagJose Argumedo
10Mexico flagCarlos VadoMexico flagDaniel Valladares
11Venezuela flagRodrigo RamirezPhilippines flagChristian Araneta
12Philippines flagJessie EspinasThailand flagRangsan Chayanram
13Thailand flagTanawat NakoonNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
14Philippines flagRandy PetalcorinNEWCuba flagDaniel Matellon
15Venezuela flagKenny CanoPhilippines flagChristian Bacolod

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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WBADecember 2018 vs November 2018

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There is a new Super Champion: Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi(previously South Africa flagHekkie Budler)

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Tetsuya HisadaUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Ryoichi TaguchiClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

WBODecember 2018 vs November 2018

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ganigan LopezNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryuji HaraPreviously held #1

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Tetsuya HisadaUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Edward HenoClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1