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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2002

Official Light Flyweight rankings for January 2002.

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
RankWBAJanuary 2002WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2002
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Vacant
Not available for January 2002
Not available for January 2002
Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa
Champion
🏆Nicaragua flagRosendo Alvarez
World Champion

1
Vacant
Colombia flagJhon Alberto Molina
2Japan flagHidenobu HondaColombia flagBeibis Mendoza
3Mongolia flagYura DimaMexico flagVictor Burgos
4Colombia flagBeibis MendozaMexico flagJorge Arce▲+1
5Mexico flagMelchor Cob CastroSouth Africa flagJake Matlala▼-1
6Thailand flagDeeden KengkarunMexico flagMelchor Cob Castro
7Thailand flagPitchit Siriwat▼-6Thailand flagPichinoi Sor SiriwatNEW
8Mexico flagEric Ortiz▼-1Mexico flagHugo Cazares▲+1
9
Vacant
Thailand flagLinglom Tawatchai▼-2
10Thailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong▼-1Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin▼-2
11Venezuela flagEdgar Velasquez▼-1Thailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong▲+1
12Japan flagShingo Yamaguchi▼-1Philippines flagJuanito Rubillar▼-1
13Japan flagTatsuo Hayashida▼-1Colombia flagJose Ospino
14Japan flagKazuo Okada▼-1Puerto Rico flagJose Laureano
15Japan flagWolf Tokimitsu▼-1Nicaragua flagLee Sandoval

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 December 2001

WBAJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Edgar VelasquezDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Pitchit SiriwatDown 6 places to #7
    ▼-6
  • MX flag
    Eric OrtizSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Saman Sor JaturongSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Pichinoi Sor SiriwatInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jorge Mata CuellarLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Jorge ArceFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Hugo CazaresUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Saman Sor JaturongClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Linglom TawatchaiSlipped from #7 to #9
    ▼-2
  • TH flag
    Fahlan SakkreerinFrom #8 to #10
    ▼-2
  • ZA flag
    Jake MatlalaSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1