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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2015

Official Light Flyweight rankings for May 2015.

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 2015WBCIBFMay 2015WBOMay 2015
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for May 2015
Mexico flagJavier Mendoza
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1Philippines flagRandy Petalcorin
Vacant
Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
2Mexico flagGanigan Lopez
Vacant
Thailand flagPaipharob Kokietgym
3Japan flagTakuma InoueJapan flagSho KimuraJapan flagAkira Yaegashi▲+6
4Japan flagRyo MiyazakiPhilippines flagJonathan TaconingMexico flagRaul GarciaNEW
5Colombia flagRober BarreraJapan flagRyo Miyazaki▲+1Mexico flagGanigan Lopez▼-1
6Peru flagAlberto Rossel▲+1Mexico flagSaul Juarez▲+4Philippines flagMilan Melindo▼-1
7Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▲+1Philippines flagMilan Melindo▼-6Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-1
8Thailand flagPaipharob Kokietgym▲+1Mexico flagJuanito Hernandez▼-1Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▼-1
9Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez▲+1Mexico flagRaul Garcia▼-1Japan flagYu Kimura▲+1
10South Africa flagMzuvukile Magwaca▲+1Mexico flagRamon Garcia▼-1Thailand flagNawaphon Por Chokchai▲+1
11Yemen flagAli Raymi▼-5Thailand flagPaipharob KokietgymPeru flagAlberto RosselNEW
12Japan flagYu KimuraNicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoSaudi Arabia flagMzuvukile MagwacaNEW
13Thailand flagRangsan ChayanramPhilippines flagVirgilio SilvanoJapan flagPalangpol Cp Freshmart
14Panama flagGilberto PedrozaPhilippines flagRey LoretoThailand flagPetchchorhae Kokietgym
15China flagYiming Ma
Vacant
Mexico flagJuan Alejo

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 2015

WBAMay 2015 vs April 2015

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Mzuvukile MagwacaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • YE flag
    Ali RaymiDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • PE flag
    Alberto RosselClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • YE flag
    Ali RaymiFell from #6 to #11
    ▼-5

IBFMay 2015 vs April 2015

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ganigan LopezOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Saul JuarezNow #6 after #10 last month
    ▲+4
  • JP flag
    Ryo MiyazakiUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Milan MelindoDown 6 places to #7
    ▼-6
  • MX flag
    Juanito HernandezSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2015 vs April 2015

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaNow in the top 10 at #4
  • TH flag
    Nawaphon Por ChokchaiPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Fahlan Sakkreerin JrPreviously held #3
  • CN flag
    Yiming MaPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Akira YaegashiNow #3 after #9 last month
    ▲+6
  • JP flag
    Yu KimuraUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Nawaphon Por ChokchaiFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Ganigan LopezDown one place to #5
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Milan MelindoFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1