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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2016

Official Light Flyweight rankings for March 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
RankWBAMarch 2016WBCIBFMarch 2016WBOMarch 2016
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for March 2016
Japan flagAkira Yaegashi
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Super Champion

1Philippines flagRandy Petalcorin
Vacant
Mexico flagMoises Fuentes
2Japan flagRyo Miyazaki
Vacant
Thailand flagPaipharob Kokietgym
3Peru flagAlberto RosselJapan flagRyo MiyazakiVenezuela flagJuan Jose Landaeta
4Philippines flagJonathan TaconingPhilippines flagMilan MelindoPhilippines flagMilan Melindo
5Thailand flagSuriyan SatornThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrMexico flagJavier Mendoza
6Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesThailand flagPaipharob KokietgymPhilippines flagJesse EspinasNEW
7Venezuela flagJuan Jose LandaetaMexico flagJavier MendozaNicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▲+1
8Colombia flagRober Barrera▲+1Colombia flagGabriel MendozaJapan flagRyo Miyazaki▼-2
9Philippines flagJoebert AlvarezNEWPhilippines flagRene PatilanoPhilippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-2
10Philippines flagJessie EspinasMexico flagMartin TecuapetlaNicaragua flagCristofer Rosales
11Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▲+2Philippines flagJonathan TaconingMexico flagRaul Garcia
12Thailand flagRangsan ChayanramPanama flagLeroy EstradaSaudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca
13Panama flagGilberto Pedroza▼-2Nicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoThailand flagPalangpol Cp Freshmart▲+1
14Colombia flagLuis CarrilloMexico flagPedro GuevaraMexico flagSaul Juarez▲+1
15Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Vacant
Peru flagAlberto Rossel▼-6

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 2016

WBAMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Joebert AlvarezEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Jonathan GonzalezPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    ▲+2
  • CO flag
    Rober BarreraFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Gilberto PedrozaDown to #13 from #11
    ▼-2

WBOMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jesse EspinasNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PE flag
    Alberto RosselNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Felix AlvaradoFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Palangpol Cp FreshmartFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PE flag
    Alberto RosselDown 6 places to #15
    ▼-6
  • JP flag
    Ryo MiyazakiDown to #8 from #6
    ▼-2
  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    ▼-2