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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2016

Official Light Flyweight rankings for February 2016.

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
RankWBAFebruary 2016WBCIBFFebruary 2016WBOFebruary 2016
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for February 2016
Japan flagAkira Yaegashi
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Super Champion

1Philippines flagRandy Petalcorin
Vacant
Mexico flagMoises Fuentes
2Japan flagRyo Miyazaki
Vacant
Thailand flagPaipharob Kokietgym
3Peru flagAlberto RosselJapan flagRyo MiyazakiVenezuela flagJuan Jose Landaeta
4Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▲+1Philippines flagMilan MelindoPhilippines flagMilan Melindo
5Thailand flagSuriyan Satorn▲+1Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrNEWMexico flagJavier Mendoza
6Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+1Thailand flagPaipharob KokietgymJapan flagRyo MiyazakiNEW
7Venezuela flagJuan Jose LandaetaNEWMexico flagJavier MendozaPhilippines flagJonathan Taconing
8Puerto Rico flagJonathan GonzalezColombia flagGabriel Mendoza▲+1Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
9Colombia flagRober BarreraPhilippines flagRene Patilano▲+1Peru flagAlberto Rossel
10Philippines flagJessie EspinasNEWMexico flagMartin Tecuapetla▲+4Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales
11Panama flagGilberto Pedroza▼-1Philippines flagJonathan TaconingMexico flagRaul GarciaNEW
12Thailand flagRangsan Chayanram▼-1Panama flagLeroy Estrada▼-4Saudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca▼-1
13Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▼-1Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▼-1Philippines flagRichard Claveras▼-1
14Colombia flagLuis Carrillo▼-1Mexico flagPedro GuevaraNEWThailand flagPalangpol Cp Freshmart▼-1
15Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Vacant
Mexico flagSaul JuarezNEW

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 January 2016

WBAFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Juan Jose LandaetaInto the top 10 at #7
  • PH flag
    Jessie EspinasInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymLast ranked #4
  • PA flag
    Gilberto PedrozaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Suriyan SatornUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Gilberto PedrozaFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Rangsan ChayanramDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1

IBFFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Fahlan Sakkreerin JrInto the top 10 at #5
  • MX flag
    Martin TecuapetlaJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juanito HernandezMoved up to Flyweight
  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Martin TecuapetlaNow #10 after #14 last month
    ▲+4
  • CO flag
    Gabriel MendozaClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Rene PatilanoClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Leroy EstradaFell from #8 to #12
    ▼-4
  • NI flag
    Felix AlvaradoFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1

WBOFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryo MiyazakiInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ganigan LopezOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Richard ClaverasDown one place to #13
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Palangpol Cp FreshmartSlipped a spot to #14
    ▼-1