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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2022

Official Light Flyweight rankings for December 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
RankWBADecember 2022WBCDecember 2022IBFDecember 2022WBODecember 2022
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Super Champion
Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion
South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga
Champion
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion

1Cuba flagDaniel MatellonSouth Africa flagHekkie Budler
Vacant
Philippines flagMark Vicelles
2Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesJapan flagShokichi Iwata
Vacant
South Africa flagHekkie Budler
3Japan flagShokichi IwataJapan flagHiroto KyoguchiMexico flagHector Flores CalixtoVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales
4South Africa flagHekkie BudlerPanama flagAzael VillarPhilippines flagMark VicellesSouth Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha
5Argentina flagLeandro Jose BlancVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesPhilippines flagChristian AranetaJapan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+3
6Japan flagHiroto KyoguchiMexico flagElwin Soto CastroPhilippines flagRegie SuganobThailand flagThanongsak Simsri▼-1
7Mexico flagEsteban BermudezSouth Africa flagNhlanhla TyirhaVenezuela flagRonald ChaconUzbekistan flagHasanboy Dusmatov▼-1
8Venezuela flagRonald ChaconMexico flagEsteban BermudezJapan flagMasamichi YabukiPhilippines flagChristian Araneta▼-1
9Panama flagAzael VillarPhilippines flagMark VicellesVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesVenezuela flagAngelino Cordova▲+2
10Philippines flagMark VicellesJapan flagMasamichi YabukiJapan flagHiroto KyoguchiPuerto Rico flagRene SantiagoNEW
11Philippines flagMiel FajardoCuba flagDaniel MatellonJapan flagRiku KanoJapan flagShokichi Iwata▼-1
12Japan flagDaiki TomitaSpain flagJairo NoriegaPhilippines flagMiel FajardoNicaragua flagGerardo Zapata▼-3
13Japan flagMasamichi YabukiUzbekistan flagHasanboy DusmatovIndonesia flagTibo MonabesaPanama flagAzael Villar▼-1
14Philippines flagChristian AranetaPhilippines flagJoey CanoyPanama flagAzael VillarPhilippines flagMiel Fajardo▼-1
15Venezuela flagRodrigo RamirezThailand flagDanai Ngiabphukhiaw
Vacant
Argentina flagLeandro Jose Blanc
16Philippines flagJayson Vayson
17Philippines flagMiel Fajardo
18Philippines flagChristian Araneta
19Philippines flagEsneth Domingo
20Mexico flagErick Omar Lopez
21South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala
22Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova
23Mexico flagJose Javier Torres
24Japan flagTsuyoshi Sato
25Argentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate
26India flagNutlai Lalbiakkima
27United States flagAnthony Olascuaga
28Philippines flagJohn Paul Gabunilas
29Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata
30Japan flagDaiki Tomita
31United Kingdom flagMatt Windle
32Philippines flagJesse Espinas
33Philippines flagArvin Magramo
34Mexico flagImanol Lopez
35Mexico flagWilliam Puch
36Japan flagRyuto Oho
37Japan flagTakumi Sakae
38Thailand flagThanongsak Simsri
39South Africa flagDaniel Pontac
40Japan flagKosuke Ando

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 2022

WBODecember 2022 vs November 2022

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Angelino CordovaClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • PR flag
    Rene SantiagoEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Gerardo ZapataDown to #12
  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • VE flag
    Angelino CordovaNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Gerardo ZapataDropped from #9 to #12
    ▼-3
  • TH flag
    Thanongsak SimsriSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • UZ flag
    Hasanboy DusmatovFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1