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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2016

Official Light Flyweight rankings for January 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
RankWBAJanuary 2016WBCIBFJanuary 2016WBOJanuary 2016
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for January 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
4Thailand flagPaipharob KokietgymPhilippines flagMilan MelindoPhilippines flagMilan Melindo
5Philippines flagJonathan TaconingMexico flagJuanito HernandezMexico flagJavier MendozaNEW
6Thailand flagSuriyan SatornThailand flagPaipharob KokietgymMexico flagGanigan Lopez
7Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesMexico flagJavier MendozaPhilippines flagJonathan Taconing
8Puerto Rico flagJonathan GonzalezPanama flagLeroy EstradaNicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
9Colombia flagRober Barrera▲+1Colombia flagGabriel MendozaPeru flagAlberto Rossel
10Panama flagGilberto Pedroza▼-1Philippines flagRene PatilanoNicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▲+1
11Thailand flagRangsan ChayanramPhilippines flagJonathan TaconingSaudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca▲+1
12Nicaragua flagCristofer RosalesNicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoPhilippines flagRichard Claveras▲+1
13Colombia flagLuis CarrilloPhilippines flagRichard ClaverasJapan flagPalangpol Cp Freshmart▲+1
14South Africa flagBongani SililaMexico flagMartin TecuapetlaNEWMexico flagCarlos Velarde▲+1
15Puerto Rico flagAngel AcostaNEW
Vacant
Japan flagKen ShiroNEW

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 2015

WBAJanuary 2016 vs December 2015

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Rober BarreraFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Gilberto PedrozaFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2016 vs December 2015

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Javier MendozaInto the top 10 at #5
  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Richard ClaverasClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1