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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2018

Light Flyweight rankings for May 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC May 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2018IBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018RINGMay 2018
🏆Hekkie BudlerNEW
Super Champion
Hekkie BudlerNEW
Champion
Angel Acosta
Champion
Ryoichi Taguchi
Champion
🏆Carlos Canizales
World Champion
1Tetsuya HisadaFelix AlvaradoRyuji HaraKen Shiro
2Jonathan Taconing
Vacant
Jonathan TaconingMilan Melindo
3Ryoichi Taguchi-3Randy PetalcorinFelix AlvaradoCarlos Canizales
4Rober Barrera-1Tetsuya HisadaRandy PetalcorinPedro Guevara
5Tibo Monabesa-1Akira YaegashiTetsuya HisadaGanigan Lopez
6Reiya Konishi-1Ryoichi Taguchi-6Saul JuarezHekkie Budler
7Jessie Espinas-1Carlos CanizalesThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Jing XiangFelix Alvarado
8Edward HenoMilan MelindoTibo Monabesa+1Akira Yaegashi
9Saul JuarezAbraham RodriguezEdward Heno+1Angel Acosta
10Daniel MatellonGilberto Parra+1Carlos Buitrago+1Rey Loreto
11Carlos VadoJonathan Taconing+1Akira Yaegashi+1
12Bin LuFahlan Sakkreerin Jr+2Jose Argumedo+1
13Cristian AranetaEdward HenoJesse EspinasNEW
14Miguel CartagenaHector Flores Calixto+1Cristian AranetaNEW
15Rangsan ChayanramJesse EspinasNEWIvan SorianoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2018

WBAMay 2018 vs April 2018

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Hekkie Budler(previously Ryoichi Taguchi)

Biggest fallers

  • Rober BarreraFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Tibo MonabesaFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Reiya KonishiFrom #5 to #6
    -1

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

🏆

There is a new Champion: Hekkie Budler(previously Ryoichi Taguchi)

Entered the top 10

  • Gilberto ParraPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vince ParasWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Fahlan Sakkreerin JrClimbed from #14 to #12
    +2
  • Gilberto ParraFrom #11 to #10
    +1
  • Jonathan TaconingFrom #12 to #11
    +1

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Carlos BuitragoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vince ParasWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Tibo MonabesaUp one spot to #8
    +1
  • Edward HenoUp one spot to #9
    +1
  • Carlos BuitragoUp one spot to #10
    +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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