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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2001

Light Flyweight rankings for May 2001. 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 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2001WBOMay 2001RINGMay 2001
🏆Rosendo Alvarez
World Champion
Nelson Dieppa
Champion
1Pitchit SiriwatFahlan Sakkreerin+1Ricardo Lopez
2Hidenobu HondaJake Matlala+1Yo Sam Choi
3Yura Dima+6Hugo Cazares+1Pichit Siriwat
4Beibis Mendoza-1Jhon Alberto Molina+1Rosendo Alvarez
5Jorge Arce-1Victor Burgos+1Beibis Mendoza
6Melchor Cob Castro-1Jorge Mata Ferradal+1Zolani PeteloNEW
7Deeden Kengkarun-1Beibis Mendoza+1Will Grigsby-1
8Eric Ortiz-1Saman Sorjaturong+1Jorge Arce-1
9Wolf Tokimitsu-1Domingo Guillen+1Hidenobu Honda-1
10
Vacant
Jose Ospino+1Nelson DieppaNEW
11Saman SorjaturongLinglom Tawatchai+2
12Koki TanakaLuis Lazarte
13Fernando LunaLee Sandoval+1
14Pilkoo KangChatchai Sasakul+1
15Juan LandaetaJorge ArceNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

Biggest risers

  • Yura DimaNow #3 after being #9 last month
    +6

Biggest fallers

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

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Jose OspinoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Biggest risers

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

RINGMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Zolani PeteloNow in the top 10 at #6
  • Nelson DieppaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Fahlan SakkreerinPreviously held #9
  • Jose GarciaOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest fallers

  • Will GrigsbySlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Jorge ArceSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Hidenobu HondaFrom #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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