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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2022

Official Light Flyweight rankings for May 2022.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2022WBCIBFMay 2022WBOMay 2022RING
🏆Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
Super Champion
Not available for May 2022
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion
Not available for May 2022
🏆Mexico flagEsteban Bermudez
World Champion

1Cuba flagDaniel MatellonSouth Africa flagSivenathi NontshingaJapan flagRiku Kano
2Japan flagShokichi Iwata
Vacant
Philippines flagMark Vicelles
3Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+1Mexico flagHector Flores CalixtoMexico flagElwin Soto Castro
4Mexico flagHector Flores Calixto▲+1Philippines flagMark VicellesJapan flagShokichi Iwata
5Japan flagMasamichi YabukiNEWPhilippines flagChristian AranetaMexico flagDaniel ValladaresNEW
6South Africa flagHekkie BudlerVenezuela flagRonald ChaconThailand flagThanongsak Simsri▼-1
7Mexico flagJose ArgumedoPhilippines flagRegie SuganobSouth Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▼-1
8Venezuela flagRonald ChaconVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesIndonesia flagTibo Monabesa▼-1
9Argentina flagLeandro Jose BlancMexico flagJose Javier TorresPhilippines flagMark Anthony Barriga
10Thailand flagThanongsak SimsriJapan flagRiku KanoJapan flagMasamichi Yabuki
11Philippines flagMark Vicelles▲+1Philippines flagMiel FajardoVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales
12Mexico flagAxel Alejandro Aragon Vega▼-1South Africa flagDeeJay KrielMexico flagHector Flores CalixtoNEW
13Philippines flagMiel FajardoIndonesia flagTibo MonabesaMexico flagAxel Alejandro Aragon Vega
14Thailand flagThitisak HoitongNEWPanama flagAzael VillarNicaragua flagGerardo Zapata
15Japan flagDaiki TomitaSouth Africa flagNhlanhla TyirhaPhilippines flagRegie SuganobNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2022

WBAMay 2022 vs April 2022

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiInto the top 10 at #5

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Hector Flores CalixtoFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Axel Alejandro Aragon VegaDown one place to #12
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2022 vs April 2022

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Daniel ValladaresEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerPreviously held #8

Biggest fallers

  • TH flag
    Thanongsak SimsriSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • ZA flag
    Nhlanhla TyirhaDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • ID flag
    Tibo MonabesaFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1