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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for May 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFMay 2023WBOMay 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Super Champion
Not available for May 2023
South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga
Champion
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion

1Cuba flagDaniel MatellonPhilippines flagRegie SuganobSouth Africa flagHekkie Budler▲+1
2Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesJapan flagMasamichi YabukiJapan flagMasamichi Yabuki▼-1
3Japan flagShokichi IwataVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+1Philippines flagRegie Suganob
4Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi▲+1Philippines flagChristian Araneta▼-1Japan flagShokichi Iwata
5Argentina flagLeandro Jose Blanc▼-1South Africa flagNhlanhla TyirhaPuerto Rico flagRene Santiago
6Philippines flagMiel FajardoJapan flagRyuya YamanakaNEWVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales
7Japan flagDaiki TomitaPhilippines flagArvin Magramo▲+2South Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha
8United States flagAnthony OlascuagaPhilippines flagJoey CanoyThailand flagThanongsak Simsri
9Mexico flagEsteban BermudezPhilippines flagMark Vicelles▼-3Philippines flagArvin Magramo
10Japan flagMasamichi YabukiJapan flagShokichi IwataNEWJapan flagRyuya YamanakaNEW
11Philippines flagChristian AranetaJapan flagDaiki Tomita▲+3Philippines flagChristian Araneta▼-1
12South Africa flagNhlanhla TyirhaPuerto Rico flagRene Santiago▲+1Philippines flagJoey Canoy▼-1
13Venezuela flagRonald ChaconPhilippines flagJohn Michael Zulueta▼-2Philippines flagMark Vicelles
14Venezuela flagRodrigo RamirezPhilippines flagEsneth DomingoNEWNicaragua flagGerardo Zapata
15Philippines flagRegie SuganobVenezuela flagRonald ChaconJapan flagAyumu Hanada

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 2023

WBAMay 2023 vs April 2023

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Hiroto KyoguchiFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Leandro Jose BlancFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryuya YamanakaNow ranked #6
  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Riku KanoOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • JP flag
    Tsubasa KouraLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Daiki TomitaUp 3 places to #11
    ▲+3
  • PH flag
    Arvin MagramoClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesNow #9 after #6 last month
    ▼-3
  • PH flag
    John Michael ZuluetaSlipped from #11 to #13
    ▼-2
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryuya YamanakaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiFrom #1 to #2
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Joey CanoyDown one place to #12
    ▼-1