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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2018

Light Flyweight rankings for January 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING January 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2018IBFJanuary 2018WBOJanuary 2018
🏆Ryoichi Taguchi
Super Champion
Ryoichi Taguchi
Champion
Angel Acosta
Champion
1Carlos CanizalesFelix AlvaradoRyuji Hara
2Reiya Konishi
Vacant
Jonathan Taconing
3Tibo MonabesaRandy PetalcorinFelix Alvarado
4Tetsuya HisadaTetsuya HisadaRandy Petalcorin
5Jonathan TaconingAkira YaegashiTetsuya Hisada+1
6Rober BarreraHekkie BudlerGilberto Parra+1
7Jessie Espinas+1Carlos CanizalesCristian Araneta+1
8Vince Paras+3Milan MelindoVince Paras+1
9Carlos Vado+3Abraham RodriguezAkira Yaegashi+2
10Daniel MatellonGilberto ParraJose ArgumedoNEW
11Edward Heno+2Jonathan TaconingGanigan LopezNEW
12Abraham Rodriguez-5Edward HenoMerlito Sabillo
13Cristian Araneta-4Fahlan Sakkreerin JrRangsan Chayanram
14Miguel CartagenaHector Flores CalixtoTibo Monabesa
15Rangsan ChayanramVince ParasEdward Heno

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2017

WBAJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Vince ParasPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • Carlos VadoNow #9 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Abraham RodriguezCurrently at #12
  • Cristian AranetaNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • Vince ParasUp 3 places to #8
    +3
  • Carlos VadoImproved from #12 to #9
    +3
  • Edward HenoFrom #13 to #11
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Abraham RodriguezFell from #7 to #12
    -5
  • Cristian AranetaDown 4 places to #13
    -4

WBOJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Akira YaegashiPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • Jose ArgumedoInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Carlos CanizalesLeft the top 10 after #5 — now WBA World Champion
  • Moises FuentesWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Akira YaegashiUp to #9 from #11
    +2
  • Tetsuya HisadaUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Gilberto ParraUp one spot to #6
    +1

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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