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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2026

Official Light Flyweight rankings for May 2026.

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 2026WBCMay 2026IBFWBOMay 2026
🏆Puerto Rico flagRene Santiago
World Champion
Japan flagShokichi Iwata
Champion
Not available for May 2026
Puerto Rico flagRene Santiago
Champion

1Japan flagDaiya KiraMexico flagErik BadilloMexico flagErik Badillo
2Venezuela flagJean Carlos VargasNEWThailand flagThammanoon NiyomtrongPhilippines flagRegie Suganob
3Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▼-1Spain flagJairo NoriegaMexico flagDaniel Valladares
4Mexico flagAaron De La Cruz Escobedo▼-1Dominican Republic flagErick RosaPhilippines flagJesse Espinas
5Venezuela flagRonald ChaconPhilippines flagRegie SuganobPhilippines flagChristian Araneta
6Dominican Republic flagErick Rosa▼-2Philippines flagArvin MagramoJapan flagMasataka Taniguchi▲+1
7Spain flagJairo NoriegaMexico flagDaniel Valladares▲+1Spain flagJairo Noriega▲+1
8Panama flagAzael VillarMexico flagAaron De La Cruz Escobedo▲+1Japan flagDaiya Kira▲+1
9Venezuela flagRodrigo Ramirez▼-3Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1United States flagTerry Washington▲+3
10Dominican Republic flagJeifry Juan▼-1Japan flagMasataka TaniguchiNEWPhilippines flagArvin Magramo
11Venezuela flagGeremy Vera▼-1Japan flagDaiya Kira▲+1Panama flagAzael Villar
12Japan flagMasataka Taniguchi▼-1Philippines flagJayson Vayson▲+1Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta▼-6
13United States flagTerry Washington▼-1United States flagTerry Washington▲+1Japan flagYuga Ozaki▲+2
14South Africa flagSiseko Teyisi▼-1United States flagAndy Dominguez Velasquez▲+1Nicaragua flagKevin Vivas
15Australia flagAlex WinwoodPuerto Rico flagWilfredo Mendez▲+1South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga▼-2
16Japan flagDaiki KameyamaNEW
17Philippines flagArar Andales
18Philippines flagMark VicellesNEW
19Mexico flagSergio Mendoza CordovaNEW
20Mexico flagElwin Soto Castro▼-1
21Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata▼-1
22Panama flagAzael Villar▼-1
23Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta▼-1
24Mexico flagJose Russell Regalado▼-1
25Japan flagToshiki Kawamitsu▼-18
26South Africa flagSiseko Teyisi▼-2
27United Kingdom flagCraig Derbyshire▼-1
28Mexico flagMario Gutierrez▼-3
29Mexico flagImanol Lopez▼-2
30Nicaragua flagByron Rojas▼-2
31Mexico flagIvan Garcia Balderas▼-2
32Japan flagRyu Isogane▼-2
33Mexico flagDavid Alonso Sanchez▼-2
34Mexico flagRoberto Carlos Ramirez▼-2
35Mexico flagPedro Delgado▼-2
36Philippines flagBerland Robles▼-2
37China flagZeyuan Cheng▼-2
38Philippines flagNeel Jacamos▼-2
39Venezuela flagRodrigo Ramirez▼-2
40Philippines flagJunny Bugas

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 2026

WBAMay 2026 vs April 2026

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Jean Carlos VargasInto the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Geremy VeraDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Rodrigo RamirezDropped from #6 to #9
    ▼-3
  • DO flag
    Erick RosaFrom #4 to #6
    ▼-2
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1

WBCMay 2026 vs April 2026

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Masataka TaniguchiEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Toshiki KawamitsuFell to #25

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Daniel ValladaresFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Aaron De La Cruz EscobedoUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Toshiki KawamitsuNow #25 after #7 last month
    ▼-18
  • MX flag
    Mario GutierrezDropped from #25 to #28
    ▼-3
  • ZA flag
    Siseko TeyisiSlipped from #24 to #26
    ▼-2

WBOMay 2026 vs April 2026

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Terry WashingtonUp from #12 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Angel AcostaDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Terry WashingtonUp 3 places to #9
    ▲+3
  • JP flag
    Yuga OzakiUp to #13 from #15
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Masataka TaniguchiUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Angel AcostaDropped from #6 to #12
    ▼-6
  • ZA flag
    Sivenathi NontshingaFrom #13 to #15
    ▼-2