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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2016

Official Light Flyweight rankings for May 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFMay 2016WBOMay 2016
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for May 2016
Japan flagAkira Yaegashi
Champion
Philippines flagDonnie Nietes
Champion

1Japan flagRyo Miyazaki
Vacant
Mexico flagMoises Fuentes
2Thailand flagSuriyan Satorn▲+1
Vacant
Japan flagKosei Tanaka
3Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+1Japan flagRyo MiyazakiJapan flagRyuji Hara
4Colombia flagRober Barrera▲+1Philippines flagMilan MelindoMexico flagRaul Garcia▲+2
5Nicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoNEWThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrPhilippines flagMilan Melindo
6Philippines flagJonathan Taconing▼-4Nicaragua flagCristofer RosalesSouth Africa flagHekkie BudlerNEW
7Philippines flagJoebert Alvarez▼-1Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▲+7Mexico flagJavier Mendoza
8Philippines flagJessie Espinas▼-1Thailand flagPaipharob Kokietgym▼-1Philippines flagJesse Espinas
9Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▼-1Mexico flagJavier Mendoza▼-1Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
10Thailand flagRangsan Chayanram▼-1Colombia flagGabriel Mendoza▼-1Japan flagRyo Miyazaki
11Indonesia flagTibo Monabesa▼-1Philippines flagRene Patilano▼-1Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales
12Panama flagLuis RiosMexico flagPedro Guevara▲+1Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
13Mexico flagAbraham RodriguezNEWPuerto Rico flagAngel AcostaNEWMexico flagSaul Juarez
14Puerto Rico flagAngel AcostaPhilippines flagRandy PetalcorinNEWSaudi Arabia flagMzuvukile Magwaca
15Japan flagKenji Ono
Vacant
Thailand flagPalangpol Cp Freshmart

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 2016

WBAMay 2016 vs April 2016

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Felix AlvaradoInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ID flag
    Tibo MonabesaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Suriyan SatornUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Rober BarreraClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingDown 4 places to #6
    ▼-4
  • PH flag
    Joebert AlvarezFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Jessie EspinasFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2016 vs April 2016

Entered the top 10

  • NI flag
    Felix AlvaradoPreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Rene PatilanoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • NI flag
    Felix AlvaradoJumped from #14 to #7
    ▲+7
  • MX flag
    Pedro GuevaraFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Javier MendozaFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1
  • CO flag
    Gabriel MendozaFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2016 vs April 2016

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Juan Jose LandaetaPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Raul GarciaUp to #4 from #6
    ▲+2