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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for January 2023.

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 2023WBCJanuary 2023IBFJanuary 2023WBOJanuary 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Super Champion
Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion
South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga
Champion
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion

1Cuba flagDaniel MatellonSouth Africa flagHekkie Budler
Vacant
Philippines flagMark Vicelles
2Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesJapan flagShokichi IwataJapan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+6South Africa flagHekkie Budler
3Japan flagShokichi IwataJapan flagHiroto KyoguchiMexico flagHector Flores CalixtoVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales
4South Africa flagHekkie BudlerPanama flagAzael VillarPhilippines flagMark VicellesSouth Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha
5Argentina flagLeandro Jose BlancVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesPhilippines flagChristian AranetaJapan flagMasamichi Yabuki
6Japan flagHiroto KyoguchiMexico flagElwin Soto CastroPhilippines flagRegie SuganobThailand flagThanongsak Simsri
7Mexico flagEsteban BermudezSouth Africa flagNhlanhla TyirhaVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+2Japan flagShokichi Iwata▲+4
8Philippines flagMark Vicelles▲+2Mexico flagEsteban BermudezPhilippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+4Uzbekistan flagHasanboy Dusmatov▼-1
9Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+2Philippines flagMark VicellesJapan flagRiku Kano▲+2Philippines flagChristian Araneta▼-1
10Japan flagDaiki Tomita▲+2Japan flagMasamichi YabukiSouth Africa flagNhlanhla TyirhaNEWVenezuela flagAngelino Cordova▼-1
11Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+2Cuba flagDaniel MatellonVenezuela flagRonald Chacon▼-4Puerto Rico flagRene Santiago▼-1
12Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+2Spain flagJairo NoriegaArgentina flagRodrigo Fabian RuizNEWPhilippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+2
13South Africa flagNhlanhla TyirhaNEWUzbekistan flagHasanboy DusmatovPhilippines flagJohn Michael ZuluetaNEWNicaragua flagGerardo Zapata▼-1
14Venezuela flagRodrigo Ramirez▲+1Philippines flagJoey CanoyJapan flagAyumu HanadaNEWArgentina flagLeandro Jose Blanc▲+1
15Venezuela flagRonald Chacon▼-7Thailand flagDanai NgiabphukhiawPuerto Rico flagRene SantiagoNEWJapan flagAyumu HanadaNEW
16Philippines flagJayson Vayson
17Philippines flagMiel Fajardo
18Philippines flagChristian Araneta
19Philippines flagEsneth Domingo
20Mexico flagErick Omar Lopez
21South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala
22Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova
23Mexico flagJose Javier Torres
24Japan flagTsuyoshi Sato
25Argentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate
26India flagNutlai Lalbiakkima
27United States flagAnthony Olascuaga
28Philippines flagJohn Paul Gabunilas
29Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata
30Japan flagDaiki Tomita
31United Kingdom flagMatt Windle
32Philippines flagJesse Espinas
33Philippines flagArvin Magramo
34Mexico flagImanol Lopez
35Mexico flagWilliam Puch
36Japan flagRyuto Oho
37Japan flagTakumi Sakae
38Thailand flagThanongsak Simsri
39South Africa flagDaniel Pontac
40Japan flagKosuke Ando

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 2022

WBAJanuary 2023 vs December 2022

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • JP flag
    Daiki TomitaUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Ronald ChaconFell to #15
  • PA flag
    Azael VillarLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesUp to #8 from #10
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Daiki TomitaFrom #12 to #10
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Ronald ChaconNow #15 after #8 last month
    ▼-7

IBFJanuary 2023 vs December 2022

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoPreviously ranked #12
  • JP flag
    Riku KanoUp from #11 - now #9
  • ZA flag
    Nhlanhla TyirhaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hiroto KyoguchiMoved up to Flyweight
  • VE flag
    Ronald ChaconNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiJumped from #8 to #2
    ▲+6
  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoNow #8 after #12 last month
    ▲+4
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Ronald ChaconNow #11 after #7 last month
    ▼-4

WBOJanuary 2023 vs December 2022

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataClimbed from #11 up to #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Rene SantiagoJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataImproved from #11 to #7
    ▲+4
  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoUp to #12 from #14
    ▲+2
  • AR flag
    Leandro Jose BlancClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UZ flag
    Hasanboy DusmatovFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1
  • VE flag
    Angelino CordovaFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1