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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for July 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
RankWBAJuly 2023WBCIBFJuly 2023WBOJuly 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Super Champion
Not available for July 2023
South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga
Champion
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion

1Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
Vacant
South Africa flagHekkie Budler
2Cuba flagDaniel MatellonJapan flagMasamichi YabukiJapan flagMasamichi Yabuki
3Japan flagShokichi IwataVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesJapan flagShokichi Iwata▲+1
4Argentina flagLeandro Jose BlancPhilippines flagChristian AranetaPuerto Rico flagRene Santiago▲+1
5South Africa flagHekkie BudlerNEWJapan flagRyuya YamanakaJapan flagRyuya Yamanaka▲+5
6Japan flagDaiki TomitaPhilippines flagArvin MagramoVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales
7United States flagAnthony OlascuagaPhilippines flagRegie SuganobPhilippines flagArvin Magramo▲+2
8Japan flagMasamichi YabukiPhilippines flagJoey CanoyThailand flagThanongsak Simsri
9Philippines flagChristian AranetaPhilippines flagMark VicellesPhilippines flagChristian Araneta▲+2
10Mexico flagEsteban BermudezJapan flagShokichi IwataNicaragua flagLeyman BenavidesNEW
11Venezuela flagRonald ChaconMexico flagAdrian Curiel DominguezPhilippines flagJoey Canoy▲+1
12Argentina flagJunior Leandro ZarateNEWJapan flagDaiki TomitaPanama flagAzael VillarNEW
13Japan flagRyuya Yamanaka▲+1Puerto Rico flagRene SantiagoPhilippines flagVince Paras▲+1
14Philippines flagJoey Canoy▲+1Philippines flagJohn Michael ZuluetaPhilippines flagJohn Paul GabunilasNEW
15Japan flagKanamu SakamaNEWPhilippines flagEsneth DomingoNicaragua flagGerardo Zapata

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 2023

WBAJuly 2023 vs June 2023

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ryuya YamanakaFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Joey CanoyClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

WBOJuly 2023 vs June 2023

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • NI flag
    Leyman BenavidesInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Regie SuganobWas #3 last month
  • ZA flag
    Nhlanhla TyirhaLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ryuya YamanakaImproved from #10 to #5
    ▲+5
  • PH flag
    Arvin MagramoClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    ▲+2