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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2017

Light Flyweight rankings for January 2017. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING January 2017 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2017IBFJanuary 2017WBOJanuary 2017
🏆Ryoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Akira Yaegashi
Champion
Kosei TanakaNEW
Champion
1Rober Barrera
Vacant
Japhet Uutoni+2
2Suriyan Satorn
Vacant
Angel Acosta+2
3Carlos CanizalesCristofer RosalesRyuji Hara+2
4Hekkie BudlerKen ShiroJonathan Taconing+7
5Jessie EspinasFelix AlvaradoKen Shiro+1
6Tibo Monabesa+3Angel AcostaJesse Espinas+2
7Ryo Miyazaki-1Randy PetalcorinJuan Alejo
8Rangsan Chayanram-1Fahlan Sakkreerin JrMoises Fuentes-7
9Miguel Cartagena-1Hekkie BudlerCristofer Rosales
10Felix AlvaradoGabriel MendozaFelix Alvarado
11Cristofer RosalesJesse EspinasTetsuya Hisada+2
12Abraham RodriguezHector Flores CalixtoNEWRangsan Chayanram
13Angel Acosta+1Palangpol FreshmartVince ParasNEW
14Eliecer Quezada+1Lucas FernandezSuriyan SatornNEW
15Amrit HerreraNEW
Vacant
Ricardo Perez

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2016

WBAJanuary 2017 vs December 2016

Biggest risers

  • Tibo MonabesaUp 3 places to #6
    +3
  • Angel AcostaClimbed a place to #13
    +1
  • Eliecer QuezadaClimbed a place to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ryo MiyazakiSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Rangsan ChayanramDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Miguel CartagenaSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

WBOJanuary 2017 vs December 2016

🏆

There is a new Champion: Kosei Tanaka

Entered the top 10

  • Jonathan TaconingUp from #11 - now #4

Biggest risers

  • Jonathan TaconingUp 7 places to #4
    +7
  • Japhet UutoniUp to #1 from #3
    +2
  • Angel AcostaClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Moises FuentesDropped from #1 to #8
    -7

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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