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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2018

Official Light Flyweight rankings for March 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
RankWBAMarch 2018WBCIBFMarch 2018WBOMarch 2018
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
Super Champion
Not available for March 2018
Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
Champion
Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
Champion
🏆Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
World Champion

1Japan flagTetsuya Hisada▲+2Nicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoJapan flagRyuji Hara
2Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▲+3
Vacant
Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
3Colombia flagRober Barrera▲+3Philippines flagRandy PetalcorinNicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
4Indonesia flagTibo MonabesaJapan flagTetsuya HisadaPhilippines flagRandy Petalcorin
5Japan flagReiya Konishi▼-3Japan flagAkira YaegashiJapan flagTetsuya Hisada
6Philippines flagJessie Espinas▲+1South Africa flagHekkie BudlerMexico flagSaul JuarezNEW
7Philippines flagVince Paras▲+1Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesNow ChampionChina flagJing Xiang
8Philippines flagEdward Heno▲+1Philippines flagMilan MelindoPhilippines flagVince Paras
9Mexico flagSaul JuarezNEWMexico flagAbraham RodriguezIndonesia flagTibo Monabesa
10Cuba flagDaniel MatellonMexico flagGilberto ParraPhilippines flagEdward Heno▲+1
11Mexico flagCarlos VadoPhilippines flagJonathan TaconingMexico flagJose Argumedo▼-1
12China flagBin LuNEWPhilippines flagEdward HenoNicaragua flagCarlos Buitrago
13Philippines flagChristian AranetaThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrMexico flagPedro GuevaraNEW
14United States flagMiguel CartagenaMexico flagHector Flores CalixtoThailand flagRangsan Chayanram
15Thailand flagRangsan ChayanramPhilippines flagVince ParasJapan flagAkira Yaegashi

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 2018

WBAMarch 2018 vs February 2018

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales(previously Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi)

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesWas #1 last month

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingUp 3 places to #2
    ▲+3
  • CO flag
    Rober BarreraNow #3 after #6 last month
    ▲+3
  • JP flag
    Tetsuya HisadaFrom #3 to #1
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Reiya KonishiDown 3 places to #5
    ▼-3

WBOMarch 2018 vs February 2018

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezNow in the top 10 at #6
  • PH flag
    Edward HenoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gilberto Parra MedinaPreviously held #6
  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Edward HenoFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Jose ArgumedoDown one place to #11
    ▼-1