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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2018

Official Light Flyweight rankings for July 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
RankWBAJuly 2018WBCIBFJuly 2018WBOJuly 2018
🏆South Africa flagHekkie Budler
Super Champion
Not available for July 2018
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Champion
🏆Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
World Champion

1Japan flagTetsuya HisadaNicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoJapan flagRyuji Hara
2Japan flagHiroto KyoguchiNEW
Vacant
Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
3Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-1Philippines flagRandy PetalcorinJapan flagTetsuya Hisada▲+2
4Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi▼-1Japan flagTetsuya HisadaPhilippines flagRandy Petalcorin
5Colombia flagRober Barrera▼-1Japan flagHiroto KyoguchiNEWMexico flagSaul Juarez▲+1
6Indonesia flagTibo Monabesa▼-1Japan flagAkira Yaegashi▼-1Japan flagReiya KonishiNEW
7Japan flagReiya Konishi▼-1Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi▼-1China flagJing Xiang
8Philippines flagJessie Espinas▼-1Philippines flagMilan MelindoIndonesia flagTibo Monabesa
9Philippines flagEdward Heno▼-1Philippines flagEdward Heno▲+4Philippines flagEdward Heno
10Cuba flagDaniel MatellonThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin Jr▲+2Mexico flagPedro Guevara
11Mexico flagSaul Juarez▼-2Philippines flagJonathan TaconingMexico flagJose Argumedo▲+1
12Japan flagAkira YaegashiNEWMexico flagSaul JuarezNEWJapan flagAkira Yaegashi▼-1
13Mexico flagCarlos Vado▼-2Philippines flagGiemel MagramoNEWPhilippines flagJesse Espinas
14Philippines flagChristian Araneta▼-1Mexico flagHector Flores CalixtoPhilippines flagChristian Araneta
15Venezuela flagRodrigo RamirezPhilippines flagJesse EspinasPhilippines flagIvan Soriano

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 June 2018

WBAJuly 2018 vs June 2018

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hiroto KyoguchiInto the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezSlipped from #9 to #11
    ▼-2
  • MX flag
    Carlos VadoNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    ▼-2
  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1

IBFJuly 2018 vs June 2018

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by South Africa flagHekkie Budler)

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hiroto KyoguchiInto the top 10 at #5
  • PH flag
    Edward HenoNow #9 (was #13)
  • TH flag
    Fahlan Sakkreerin JrJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesWas #7 last month
  • MX flag
    Abraham RodriguezOut of the top 10 after being #9
  • MX flag
    Gilberto ParraOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Edward HenoNow #9 after #13 last month
    ▲+4
  • TH flag
    Fahlan Sakkreerin JrFrom #12 to #10
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Ryoichi TaguchiDown one place to #7
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2018 vs June 2018

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Reiya KonishiEnters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Felix AlvaradoPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Tetsuya HisadaClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1