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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2012

Official Light Flyweight rankings for January 2012.

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 2012WBCIBFJanuary 2012WBOJanuary 2012
🏆Nicaragua flagRoman Gonzalez
World Champion
Not available for January 2012
Mexico flagUlises Solis
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1Mexico flagJose Alfredo RodriguezArgentina flagLuis Lazarte▲+1Philippines flagRodel Mayol▲+2
2Japan flagRyo Miyazaki
Vacant
Mexico flagLuis Ceja
3Thailand flagNarast AienlengPhilippines flagJohn Riel Casimero▲+1Philippines flagEduard Peneiro▲+1
4Mexico flagJulio CejaPhilippines flagSonny Boy Jaro▲+1India flagTommy Seran▼-3
5Thailand flagPhissanu ChimsunthomMexico flagLuis Ceja▲+4Colombia flagJesus Geles
6Thailand flagTaned JitkaweeMexico flagPedro GuevaraMexico flagRamon Garcia
7Japan flagMasayuki KurodaPanama flagLuis Alberto RiosArgentina flagCarlos Ruben Dario Ruiz
8Philippines flagRandy PetalcorinMexico flagOdilon Zaleta▲+2Mexico flagJose Rodriguez▲+1
9Philippines flagRey LoretoMexico flagFelipe Salguero▲+2China flagXiong Zhao Zhong▼-1
10Mexico flagRamon Garcia HilaresPhilippines flagJonathan Taconing▲+2Japan flagRyo Miyazaki
11China flagXiong Zhao ZhongArgentina flagCarlos Ruben Ruiz▼-3Thailand flagPaipharob KokietgymNEW
12Mexico flagPedro GuevaraMexico flagJavier Mendoza▲+1Thailand flagNarast Aienleng▼-1
13Peru flagAlberto RosselArgentina flagAdrian Mendoza▲+1Tanzania flagOmari Kimweri▲+1
14Japan flagRyoichi TaguchiChina flagXiong Zhao Zhong▲+1Japan flagMasayuki Kuroda▲+1
15Nicaragua flagJuan PalaciosNEWMexico flagAdrian HernandezNEW

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 2011

IBFJanuary 2012 vs December 2011

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Carlos Ruben RuizDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Luis CejaJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Odilon ZaletaFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Felipe SalgueroFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Carlos Ruben RuizFell from #7 to #11
    ▼-4
  • MX flag
    Pedro GuevaraFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • PA flag
    Luis Alberto RiosFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2012 vs December 2011

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Rodel MayolClimbed from #3 to #1
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Eduard PeneiroFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Jose RodriguezUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ID flag
    Tommy SeranFell from #1 to #4
    ▼-3
  • CN flag
    Xiong Zhao ZhongFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Narast AienlengFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1