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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2018

Official Light Flyweight rankings for February 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 four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAFebruary 2018WBCIBFFebruary 2018WBOFebruary 2018
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
Super Champion
Not available for February 2018
Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
Champion
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Champion

1Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesNicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoJapan flagRyuji Hara
2Japan flagReiya Konishi
Vacant
Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
3Japan flagTetsuya Hisada▲+1Philippines flagRandy PetalcorinNicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
4Indonesia flagTibo Monabesa▼-1Japan flagTetsuya HisadaPhilippines flagRandy Petalcorin
5Philippines flagJonathan TaconingJapan flagAkira YaegashiJapan flagTetsuya Hisada
6Colombia flagRober BarreraSouth Africa flagHekkie BudlerMexico flagGilberto Parra Medina
7Philippines flagJessie EspinasVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesChina flagJing XiangNEW
8Philippines flagVince ParasPhilippines flagMilan MelindoPhilippines flagVince Paras
9Philippines flagEdward Heno▲+2Mexico flagAbraham RodriguezIndonesia flagTibo Monabesa▲+5
10Cuba flagDaniel MatellonMexico flagGilberto ParraMexico flagJose Argumedo
11Mexico flagCarlos Vado▼-2Philippines flagJonathan TaconingPhilippines flagEdward Heno▲+4
12Mexico flagAbraham RodriguezPhilippines flagEdward HenoNicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoNEW
13Philippines flagChristian AranetaThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrMexico flagAbraham RodriguezNEW
14United States flagMiguel CartagenaMexico flagHector Flores CalixtoThailand flagRangsan Chayanram▼-1
15Thailand flagRangsan ChayanramPhilippines flagVince ParasJapan flagAkira Yaegashi▼-6

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 2018

WBAFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Edward HenoPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Carlos VadoNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Edward HenoUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Tetsuya HisadaUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Carlos VadoNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    ▼-2
  • ID flag
    Tibo MonabesaFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1

WBOFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

Entered the top 10

  • CN flag
    Jing XiangNow ranked #7
  • ID flag
    Tibo MonabesaPreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaPreviously held #7
  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiFell to #15

Biggest risers

  • ID flag
    Tibo MonabesaUp 5 places to #9
    ▲+5
  • PH flag
    Edward HenoImproved from #15 to #11
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiNow #15 after #9 last month
    ▼-6
  • TH flag
    Rangsan ChayanramDown one place to #14
    ▼-1