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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - October 2001

Light Flyweight rankings for October 2001. 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 WBC and IBF October 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2001WBOOctober 2001RINGOctober 2001
🏆
Vacant
Nelson Dieppa
Champion
🏆Rosendo Alvarez
World Champion
1Pitchit SiriwatJhon Alberto MolinaRicardo Lopez
2Hidenobu HondaBeibis Mendoza+1Yo Sam Choi
3Yura DimaVictor Burgos+2Pichit Siriwat
4Beibis MendozaJake Matlala-2Rosendo Alvarez
5Melchor Cob Castro+1Jorge Arce-1Beibis Mendoza
6Deeden Kengkarun+1Saman SorjaturongNelson Dieppa+3
7Eric Ortiz+1Melchor Cob Castro+1Jorge Arce
8Wolf Tokimitsu+1Linglom Tawatchai-1Hidenobu Honda
9
Vacant
Fahlan SakkreerinZolani Petelo-3
10Yo Sam ChoiNEWJorge Mata FerradalBaby Jake MatlalaNEW
11Saman SorjaturongHugo Cazares
12Edgar VelasquezLee Sandoval
13Pilkoo KangChatchai Sasakul
14Jose SanjuaneloJose Ospino
15Kazuo OkadaJose LaureanoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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

  • Jorge ArceWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

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

WBOOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Jake MatlalaDown to #4 from #2
    -2
  • Jorge ArceSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Linglom TawatchaiSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

RINGOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Baby Jake MatlalaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Fahlan SakkreerinPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Nelson DieppaNow #6 after being #9 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Zolani PeteloNow #9 after being #6 last month
    -3

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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