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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2002

Official Light Flyweight rankings for May 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOMay 2002
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Vacant
Not available for May 2002
Not available for May 2002
Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa
Champion
🏆Nicaragua flagRosendo Alvarez
World Champion

1Colombia flagBeibis Mendoza▲+1Colombia flagJhon Alberto Molina
2Mexico flagMelchor Cob Castro▲+1Colombia flagBeibis Mendoza
3Thailand flagPitchit Siriwat▲+2Mexico flagVictor Burgos
4
Vacant
Mexico flagHugo Cazares▲+2
5Venezuela flagEdgar Velasquez▲+2South Africa flagJake Matlala▼-1
6Philippines flagMarvin TampusNEWMexico flagMelchor Cob Castro▼-1
7Mexico flagEric Ortiz▲+1Thailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong
8Philippines flagNoel Tunacao▲+1Thailand flagPichinoi Sor Siriwat
9Thailand flagRatanapol Sor Vorapin▲+1Philippines flagCarlos DangudNEW
10Philippines flagWendyl Janiola▲+1Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin
11Japan flagTatsuo Hayashida▲+1Japan flagTatsuo Hayashida
12South Africa flagMhikiza Myekeni▲+1Philippines flagJuanito Rubillar
13Japan flagKazuo Okada▲+1Colombia flagJose Ospino
14Japan flagWolf Tokimitsu▲+1Thailand flagRatanal Vorsurapin
15Nicaragua flagJuan CentenoNEWNicaragua flagJovan Presbitero

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 2002

WBAMay 2002 vs April 2002

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Nicaragua flagRosendo Alvarez)

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Marvin TampusNow ranked #6
  • PH flag
    Wendyl JaniolaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Deeden KengkarunLast ranked #4

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Pitchit SiriwatFrom #5 to #3
    ▲+2
  • VE flag
    Edgar VelasquezClimbed from #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • CO flag
    Beibis MendozaClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1

WBOMay 2002 vs April 2002

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Carlos DangudNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Celso DangudWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Hugo CazaresClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Jake MatlalaSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Melchor Cob CastroDown one place to #6
    ▼-1