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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — June 2016

Official Light Flyweight rankings for June 2016.

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
RankWBAJune 2016WBCIBFJune 2016WBOJune 2016
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for June 2016
Japan flagAkira Yaegashi
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Super Champion

1Japan flagRyo Miyazaki
Vacant
Mexico flagMoises Fuentes
2Thailand flagSuriyan Satorn
Vacant
Japan flagKosei Tanaka
3Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin Jr▲+2Japan flagRyuji Hara
4Colombia flagRober BarreraNicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▲+2Philippines flagMilan Melindo▲+1
5Nicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoJapan flagRyo Miyazaki▼-2South Africa flagHekkie Budler▲+1
6Philippines flagJoebert Alvarez▲+1Philippines flagMilan Melindo▼-2Mexico flagJavier Mendoza▲+1
7Philippines flagJessie Espinas▲+1Nicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoPhilippines flagJesse Espinas▲+1
8Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▲+1Thailand flagPaipharob KokietgymNicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▲+1
9Thailand flagRangsan Chayanram▲+1Mexico flagJavier MendozaJapan flagRyo Miyazaki▲+1
10Indonesia flagTibo Monabesa▲+1Mexico flagPedro Guevara▲+2Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▲+1
11Panama flagLuis Rios▲+1Colombia flagGabriel Mendoza▼-1Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▲+1
12Mexico flagAbraham Rodriguez▲+1Philippines flagRene Patilano▼-1Mexico flagSaul Juarez▲+1
13Mexico flagJuan AlejoNEWPuerto Rico flagAngel AcostaPuerto Rico flagAngel AcostaNEW
14Japan flagKenji Ono▲+1Philippines flagRandy PetalcorinSaudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca
15Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta▼-1Japan flagKen ShiroNEWThailand flagPalangpol Cp Freshmart

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 May 2016

WBAJune 2016 vs May 2016

Entered the top 10

  • ID flag
    Tibo MonabesaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Joebert AlvarezClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Jessie EspinasClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Angel AcostaFrom #14 to #15
    ▼-1

IBFJune 2016 vs May 2016

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Pedro GuevaraUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Gabriel MendozaDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Fahlan Sakkreerin JrClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2
  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesUp to #4 from #6
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Pedro GuevaraClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Ryo MiyazakiDown to #5 from #3
    ▼-2
  • PH flag
    Milan MelindoFrom #4 to #6
    ▼-2
  • CO flag
    Gabriel MendozaFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1

WBOJune 2016 vs May 2016

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Milan MelindoFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Javier MendozaUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1