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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for December 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
RankWBADecember 2023WBCIBFDecember 2023WBODecember 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Super Champion
Not available for December 2023
Mexico flagAdrian Curiel Dominguez
Champion
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion
🏆Puerto Rico flagRene Santiago
Interim Champion

1Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
Vacant
Japan flagShokichi Iwata
2Japan flagShokichi IwataJapan flagMasamichi YabukiPuerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
3United States flagAnthony Olascuaga▲+1Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1Japan flagRyuya Yamanaka
4Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1Philippines flagJayson VaysonNEWThailand flagThanongsak Simsri
5Cuba flagDaniel Matellon▼-2Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+1Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki
6Japan flagMasamichi YabukiSouth Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga▲+1Philippines flagArvin Magramo
7Spain flagJairo NoriegaPhilippines flagRegie Suganob▲+1Philippines flagRegie Suganob
8Panama flagAzael VillarPhilippines flagArvin Magramo▲+1Philippines flagChristian Araneta
9Japan flagKanamu Sakama▲+6Japan flagShokichi Iwata▲+1South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala
10Venezuela flagRodrigo RamirezArgentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate▲+1Panama flagAzael Villar▲+2
11Philippines flagJayson VaysonNEWJapan flagMasataka Taniguchi▲+1Spain flagJairo Noriega▼-1
12Argentina flagJunior Leandro ZarateJapan flagKanamu Sakama▲+3Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▼-1
13Japan flagYuga OzakiMexico flagElwin Soto CastroPhilippines flagVince Paras
14Philippines flagArvin Jhon PacionesNEWPhilippines flagJohn Michael ZuluetaNicaragua flagGerardo Sanchez
15Mexico flagNeider Valdez AguilarNEWJapan flagKyosuke TakamiNEWNicaragua 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 November 2023

WBADecember 2023 vs November 2023

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Kanamu SakamaJumped from #15 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Kanamu SakamaNow #9 after #15 last month
    ▲+6
  • US flag
    Anthony OlascuagaUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonDown to #5 from #3
    ▼-2

IBFDecember 2023 vs November 2023

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jayson VaysonEnters at #4
  • AR flag
    Junior Leandro ZarateClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesWas #3 last month
  • JP flag
    Ryuya YamanakaLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Kanamu SakamaNow #12 after #15 last month
    ▲+3
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

WBODecember 2023 vs November 2023

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ES flag
    Jairo NoriegaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    Jairo NoriegaFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoDown one place to #12
    ▼-1