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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2002

Official Light Flyweight rankings for March 2002.

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
RankWBAMarch 2002WBCIBFWBO
🏆Nicaragua flagRosendo Alvarez
World Champion
Not available for March 2002
Not available for March 2002
Not available for March 2002

1
Vacant
2Japan flagHidenobu Honda
3Mongolia flagYura Dima
4Colombia flagBeibis Mendoza
5Mexico flagMelchor Cob Castro
6Thailand flagDeeden Kengkarun
7Thailand flagPitchit Siriwat
8
Vacant
9Thailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong▲+1
10Venezuela flagEdgar Velasquez▲+1
11Mexico flagEric Ortiz▼-3
12Philippines flagNoel Tunacao
13Japan flagTatsuo Hayashida
14Japan flagKazuo Okada
15Japan flagWolf Tokimitsu

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 February 2002

WBAMarch 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Edgar VelasquezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Eric OrtizJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Saman Sor JaturongFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Edgar VelasquezClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Eric OrtizNow #11 after #8 last month
    ▼-3