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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2018

Official Light Flyweight rankings for January 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFJanuary 2018WBOJanuary 2018
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
Super Champion
Not available for January 2018
Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
Champion
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Champion

1Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesNicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoJapan flagRyuji Hara
2Japan flagReiya Konishi
Vacant
Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
3Indonesia flagTibo MonabesaPhilippines flagRandy PetalcorinNicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
4Japan flagTetsuya HisadaJapan flagTetsuya HisadaPhilippines flagRandy Petalcorin
5Philippines flagJonathan TaconingJapan flagAkira YaegashiJapan flagTetsuya Hisada▲+1
6Colombia flagRober BarreraSouth Africa flagHekkie BudlerMexico flagGilberto Parra Medina▲+1
7Philippines flagJessie Espinas▲+1Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesPhilippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1
8Philippines flagVince Paras▲+3Philippines flagMilan MelindoPhilippines flagVince Paras▲+1
9Mexico flagCarlos Vado▲+3Mexico flagAbraham RodriguezJapan flagAkira Yaegashi▲+2
10Cuba flagDaniel MatellonMexico flagGilberto ParraMexico flagJose ArgumedoNEW
11Philippines flagEdward Heno▲+2Philippines flagJonathan TaconingMexico flagGanigan LopezNEW
12Mexico flagAbraham Rodriguez▼-5Philippines flagEdward HenoPhilippines flagMerlito Sabillo
13Philippines flagChristian Araneta▼-4Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrThailand flagRangsan Chayanram
14United States flagMiguel CartagenaMexico flagHector Flores CalixtoIndonesia flagTibo Monabesa
15Thailand flagRangsan ChayanramPhilippines flagVince ParasPhilippines flagEdward Heno

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 2017

WBAJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Abraham RodriguezCurrently at #12
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Abraham RodriguezFell from #7 to #12
    ▼-5
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaDown 4 places to #13
    ▼-4

WBOJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesWas #5 last month
  • MX flag
    Moises FuentesWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Tetsuya HisadaUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Gilberto Parra MedinaClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1