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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2019

Official Light Flyweight rankings for January 2019.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJanuary 2019WBCIBFJanuary 2019WBOJanuary 2019RING
🏆Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
Super Champion
Not available for January 2019
Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
Champion
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Champion
Not available for January 2019
🏆Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
World Champion

1Japan flagTetsuya Hisada
Vacant
Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
2Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
Vacant
Japan flagTetsuya Hisada
3Japan flagRyoichi TaguchiJapan flagReiya Konishi▲+5Philippines flagEdward Heno
4Japan flagReiya KonishiPhilippines flagChristian AranetaNEWJapan flagReiya Konishi
5South Africa flagHekkie BudlerJapan flagAkira YaegashiMexico flagPedro Guevara
6Philippines flagEdward HenoPhilippines flagJonathan Taconing▲+3Argentina flagAgustin Gauto▲+1
7Japan flagAkira YaegashiArgentina flagAgustin Gauto▲+3Mexico flagGanigan Lopez▲+1
8Cuba flagDaniel MatellonMexico flagDaniel ValladaresNEWChina flagJing Xiang▼-2
9Philippines flagChristian AranetaJapan flagTetsuya Hisada▼-6Mexico flagJose Argumedo
10Mexico flagCarlos VadoPhilippines flagRandy Petalcorin▲+2Mexico flagDaniel Valladares
11Japan flagSho KimuraNEWPhilippines flagEdward Heno▼-5Philippines flagChristian Araneta
12Thailand flagTanawat Nakoon▲+1Philippines flagIvan SorianoNEWThailand flagRangsan Chayanram
13Philippines flagRandy Petalcorin▲+1Mexico flagHector Flores CalixtoNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
14Venezuela flagKenny Cano▲+1Philippines flagJesse EspinasCuba flagDaniel Matellon
15Venezuela flagRodrigo Ramirez▼-4
Vacant
Philippines flagChristian Bacolod

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2018

WBAJanuary 2019 vs December 2018

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Tanawat NakoonUp one spot to #12
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Randy PetalcorinClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Kenny CanoClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Rodrigo RamirezDropped from #11 to #15
    ▼-4

IBFJanuary 2019 vs November 2018

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaInto the top 10 at #4
  • MX flag
    Daniel ValladaresEnters at #8
  • PH flag
    Randy PetalcorinUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hiroto KyoguchiPreviously #4, now WBA Super Champion
  • PH flag
    Edward HenoNow ranked #11
  • JP flag
    Ryoichi TaguchiWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Reiya KonishiUp 5 places to #3
    ▲+5
  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingImproved from #9 to #6
    ▲+3
  • AR flag
    Agustin GautoUp 3 places to #7
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Tetsuya HisadaDropped from #3 to #9
    ▼-6
  • PH flag
    Edward HenoFell from #6 to #11
    ▼-5

WBOJanuary 2019 vs December 2018

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Agustin GautoClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Ganigan LopezFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CN flag
    Jing XiangNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    ▼-2