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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2001

Official Light Flyweight rankings for May 2001.

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
RankWBAMay 2001WBCIBFWBOMay 2001
🏆Nicaragua flagRosendo Alvarez
World Champion
Not available for May 2001
Not available for May 2001
Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa
Champion

1Thailand flagPitchit SiriwatThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin▲+1
2Japan flagHidenobu HondaSouth Africa flagJake Matlala▲+1
3Mongolia flagYura Dima▲+6Mexico flagHugo Cazares▲+1
4Colombia flagBeibis Mendoza▼-1Colombia flagJhon Alberto Molina▲+1
5Mexico flagJorge Arce▼-1Mexico flagVictor Burgos▲+1
6Mexico flagMelchor Cob Castro▼-1Spain flagJorge Mata Cuellar▲+1
7Thailand flagDeeden Kengkarun▼-1Colombia flagBeibis Mendoza▲+1
8Mexico flagEric Ortiz▼-1Thailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong▲+1
9Japan flagWolf Tokimitsu▼-1Dominican Republic flagDomingo Guillen▲+1
10
Vacant
Colombia flagJose Ospino▲+1
11Thailand flagSaman Sor JaturongThailand flagLinglom Tawatchai▲+2
12Japan flagKoki TanakaArgentina flagLuis Lazarte
13Mexico flagFernando LunaNicaragua flagLee Sandoval▲+1
14South Korea flagPilkoo KangThailand flagChatchai Dutchboygym▲+1
15Venezuela flagJuan LandaetaMexico flagJorge ArceNEW

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 April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

Biggest risers

  • MN flag
    Yura DimaNow #3 after #9 last month
    ▲+6

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Beibis MendozaSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Jorge ArceSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Melchor Cob CastroSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Jose OspinoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Linglom TawatchaiUp to #11 from #13
    ▲+2
  • TH flag
    Fahlan SakkreerinClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Jake MatlalaClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1