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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for February 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
RankWBAFebruary 2023WBCFebruary 2023IBFFebruary 2023WBOFebruary 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Super Champion
Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion
South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga
Champion
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion

1Cuba flagDaniel MatellonSouth Africa flagHekkie BudlerPhilippines flagRegie Suganob▲+5Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+4
2Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesJapan flagShokichi IwataJapan flagMasamichi YabukiPhilippines flagMark Vicelles▼-1
3Japan flagShokichi IwataJapan flagHiroto KyoguchiMexico flagHector Flores CalixtoSouth Africa flagHekkie Budler▼-1
4Argentina flagLeandro Jose Blanc▲+1Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+1Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▼-1
5Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi▲+1Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+5Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+2South Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▼-1
6South Africa flagHekkie Budler▼-2Mexico flagElwin Soto CastroPhilippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+2Thailand flagThanongsak Simsri
7Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+2South Africa flagNhlanhla TyirhaPhilippines flagMark Vicelles▼-3Japan flagShokichi Iwata
8Japan flagDaiki Tomita▲+2Mexico flagEsteban BermudezJapan flagRiku Kano▲+1Uzbekistan flagHasanboy Dusmatov
9Mexico flagEsteban Bermudez▼-2Philippines flagMark VicellesSouth Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▲+1Philippines flagChristian Araneta
10Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+1Cuba flagDaniel Matellon▲+1Argentina flagRodrigo Fabian Ruiz▲+2Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova
11Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1Spain flagJairo Noriega▲+1Venezuela flagRonald ChaconPuerto Rico flagRene Santiago
12South Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▲+1Uzbekistan flagHasanboy Dusmatov▲+1Philippines flagJohn Michael Zulueta▲+1Philippines flagArvin MagramoNEW
13Venezuela flagRonald Chacon▲+2Philippines flagJoey Canoy▲+1Japan flagAyumu Hanada▲+1Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata
14Venezuela flagRodrigo RamirezThailand flagDanai Ngiabphukhiaw▲+1Puerto Rico flagRene Santiago▲+1Japan flagAyumu Hanada▲+1
15Philippines flagRegie SuganobNEWPanama flagAzael Villar▼-11Japan flagDaiki TomitaNEWPanama flagCarlos OrtegaNEW
16Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+1
17Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1
18Philippines flagEsneth Domingo▲+1
19Mexico flagErick Omar Lopez▲+1
20South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala▲+1
21Philippines flagJayson Vayson▼-5
22Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova
23Mexico flagJose Javier Torres
24Japan flagTsuyoshi Sato
25India flagNutlai Lalbiakkima▲+1
26United States flagAnthony Olascuaga▲+1
27Philippines flagJohn Paul Gabunilas▲+1
28Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata▲+1
29Japan flagDaiki Tomita▲+1
30United Kingdom flagMatt Windle▲+1
31Philippines flagArvin Magramo▲+2
32Philippines flagJesse Espinas
33Mexico flagImanol Lopez▲+1
34Mexico flagWilliam Puch▲+1
35South Africa flagDeeJay KrielNEW
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 January 2023

WBAFebruary 2023 vs January 2023

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Daiki TomitaFrom #10 to #8
    ▲+2
  • VE flag
    Ronald ChaconUp to #13 from #15
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerDown to #6 from #4
    ▼-2
  • MX flag
    Esteban BermudezSlipped from #7 to #9
    ▼-2

WBCFebruary 2023 vs January 2023

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarCurrently at #15

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiJumped from #10 to #5
    ▲+5
  • PH flag
    Arvin MagramoClimbed from #33 to #31
    ▲+2
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarFell from #4 to #15
    ▼-11
  • PH flag
    Jayson VaysonDropped from #16 to #21
    ▼-5

IBFFebruary 2023 vs January 2023

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Rodrigo Fabian RuizPreviously ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Regie SuganobUp 5 places to #1
    ▲+5
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesNow #7 after #4 last month
    ▼-3

WBOFebruary 2023 vs January 2023

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiJumped from #5 to #1
    ▲+4
  • JP flag
    Ayumu HanadaFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesSlipped a spot to #2
    ▼-1
  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1