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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2001

Official Light Flyweight rankings for October 2001.

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
RankWBAOctober 2001WBCIBFWBOOctober 2001
🏆
Vacant
Not available for October 2001
Not available for October 2001
Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa
Champion
🏆Nicaragua flagRosendo Alvarez
World Champion

1Thailand flagPitchit SiriwatColombia flagJhon Alberto Molina
2Japan flagHidenobu HondaColombia flagBeibis Mendoza▲+1
3Mongolia flagYura DimaMexico flagVictor Burgos▲+2
4Colombia flagBeibis MendozaSouth Africa flagJake Matlala▼-2
5Mexico flagMelchor Cob Castro▲+1Mexico flagJorge Arce▼-1
6Thailand flagDeeden Kengkarun▲+1Thailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong
7Mexico flagEric Ortiz▲+1Mexico flagMelchor Cob Castro▲+1
8Japan flagWolf Tokimitsu▲+1Thailand flagLinglom Tawatchai▼-1
9
Vacant
Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin
10South Korea flagYo Sam ChoiNEWSpain flagJorge Mata Cuellar
11Thailand flagSaman Sor JaturongMexico flagHugo Cazares
12Venezuela flagEdgar VelasquezNicaragua flagLee Sandoval
13South Korea flagPilkoo KangThailand flagChatchai Dutchboygym
14Colombia flagJose SanjuaneloColombia flagJose Ospino
15Japan flagKazuo OkadaPuerto Rico flagJose LaureanoNEW

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 September 2001

WBAOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Yo Sam ChoiNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jorge ArceWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Melchor Cob CastroFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1
  • TH flag
    Deeden KengkarunUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Eric OrtizUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

WBOOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Victor BurgosUp to #3 from #5
    ▲+2
  • CO flag
    Beibis MendozaClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Melchor Cob CastroClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Jake MatlalaDown to #4 from #2
    ▼-2
  • MX flag
    Jorge ArceSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • TH flag
    Linglom TawatchaiSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1