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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - October 1998

Light Flyweight rankings for October 1998. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO October 1998 rankings are not available.
RankRINGOctober 1998
1Saman Sorjaturong
2Pichit Siriwat
3Baby Jake Matlala+1
4Juan Cordoba+1
5Melchor Cob Castro+1
6Joma Gamboa+1
7Osvaldo Guerrero+2
8Ye Sam Choi+2
9Masibulele MakepulaNEW
10Kaaj ChartbanditNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 1998

RINGOctober 1998 vs September 1998

Entered the top 10

  • Masibulele MakepulaEnters at #9
  • Kaaj ChartbanditEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mauricio PastranaMoved up to Flyweight
  • Michael CarbajalWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Osvaldo GuerreroClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Ye Sam ChoiUp to #8 from #10
    +2
  • Baby Jake MatlalaUp one spot to #3
    +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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