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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2000

Light Flyweight rankings for May 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2000WBOMay 2000RINGMay 2000
🏆Pitchit Siriwat
World Champion
Vacant
1Rosendo AlvarezNelson DieppaRicardo Lopez
2Hidenobu HondaWill GrigsbyYo Sam Choi
3Yura Dima+2Saman Sorjaturong+1Pichit Siriwat
4Melchor Cob Castro-1Beibis MendozaNEWRosendo Alvarez
5Ponsaklek Nakornton-1Panchito GarciaSaman Sorjaturong
6Jorge Arce+1Domingo GuillenMasibulele Makepula
7Nelson Dieppa+1Luis LazarteBaby Jake Matlala
8Masibulele MakepulaNEWEverardo Morales+1Melchor Cob Castro
9Saman SorjaturongVictor Burgos-1Will Grigsby
10Jose Sanjuanelo-4Paul WeirJorge Arce
11Ratanapol Sor Vorapin-1Jose Landi
12Will Grigsby-1Ian Napa
13Koki Tanaka-1
14Keitaro Hoshino-1
15Beibis MendozaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2000

WBAMay 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Masibulele MakepulaEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ratanapol Sor VorapinDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Yura DimaUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • Jorge ArceClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Nelson DieppaUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose SanjuaneloNow #10 after being #6 last month
    -4
  • Melchor Cob CastroDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Ponsaklek NakorntonFrom #4 to #5
    -1

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Beibis MendozaNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jorge ArceWas #3 last month

Biggest risers

  • Saman SorjaturongUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Everardo MoralesClimbed a place to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Victor BurgosFrom #8 to #9
    -1

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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