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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2021

Official Light Flyweight rankings for January 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFJanuary 2021WBOJanuary 2021RING
🏆Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
Super Champion
Not available for January 2021
Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
Champion
Mexico flagElwin Soto Castro
Champion
Not available for January 2021
🏆Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
World Champion

1Cuba flagDaniel Matellon
Vacant
Argentina flagAgustin Gauto
2United States flagJesse Rodriguez
Vacant
United States flagJesse Rodriguez
3Argentina flagAgustin GautoSouth Africa flagSivenathi NontshingaJapan flagSho Kimura
4Japan flagKatsunari TakayamaMexico flagAbraham RodriguezPuerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
5South Africa flagNkosinathi JoyiPhilippines flagChristian AranetaJapan flagRiku Kano
6Mexico flagErick Omar LopezJapan flagYuto TakahashiThailand flagThanongsak Simsri
7Japan flagMasamichi YabukiJapan flagKenichi HorikawaSouth Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga
8Venezuela flagRonald ChaconPuerto Rico flagJonathan GonzalezPuerto Rico flagRene Santiago
9Japan flagSho KimuraJapan flagMasamichi YabukiPhilippines flagMark Vicelles
10Mexico flagAxel Alejandro Aragon VegaNEWVenezuela flagRonald ChaconJapan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+1
11Thailand flagThanongsak SimsriSouth Africa flagDeeJay KrielCuba flagDaniel Matellon▲+1
12Puerto Rico flagJonathan GonzalezJapan flagRiku KanoJapan flagKenichi HorikawaNEW
13Japan flagKenichi HorikawaPhilippines flagMark VicellesNicaragua flagCarlos BuitragoNEW
14South Africa flagSivenathi NontshingaPhilippines flagJohn Michael ZuluetaChina flagXiang Li
15Panama flagAzael Villar▼-5
Vacant
Mexico flagErick Omar Lopez

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 2020

WBAJanuary 2021 vs December 2020

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Axel Alejandro Aragon VegaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarCurrently at #15

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarFell from #10 to #15
    ▼-5

WBOJanuary 2021 vs December 2020

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Byron RojasLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1
  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1