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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - October 2022

Official Light Flyweight rankings for October 2022.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAOctober 2022WBCIBFOctober 2022WBOOctober 2022RING
🏆Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
Super Champion
Not available for October 2022
South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga
Champion
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion
Not available for October 2022

1Cuba flagDaniel Matellon
Vacant
Philippines flagMark Vicelles
2Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+1
Vacant
South Africa flagHekkie Budler▲+1
3South Africa flagHekkie Budler▲+2Mexico flagHector Flores CalixtoVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+1
4Argentina flagLeandro Jose Blanc▲+2Philippines flagMark VicellesSouth Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▲+1
5Mexico flagEsteban Bermudez▲+2Philippines flagChristian AranetaThailand flagThanongsak Simsri▲+1
6Venezuela flagRonald Chacon▲+2Philippines flagRegie SuganobUzbekistan flagHasanboy Dusmatov▲+1
7Panama flagAzael Villar▲+2Venezuela flagRonald ChaconPhilippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1
8Philippines flagMark Vicelles▲+2Japan flagMasamichi YabukiNEWJapan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+1
9Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova▲+2Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▼-1Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata▲+1
10Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+2Japan flagHiroto KyoguchiNEWNow ChampionJapan flagShokichi Iwata▼-8
11Thailand flagThitisak Hoitong▲+2Japan flagRiku Kano▼-1Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova
12Japan flagDaiki Tomita▲+2Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▼-1Panama flagAzael Villar
13Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+2Indonesia flagTibo Monabesa▼-1Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+1
14Philippines flagChristian AranetaNEWPanama flagAzael Villar▼-1Mexico flagHector Flores Calixto▲+1
15Venezuela flagRodrigo RamirezNEWSouth Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▼-1Argentina flagLeandro Jose BlancNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2022

WBAOctober 2022 vs September 2022

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Angelino CordovaClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataLast ranked #2
  • MX flag
    Hector Flores CalixtoWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2
  • AR flag
    Leandro Jose BlancClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Esteban BermudezClimbed from #7 to #5
    ▲+2

IBFOctober 2022 vs September 2022

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiInto the top 10 at #8
  • JP flag
    Hiroto KyoguchiNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jose Javier TorresWas #9 last month
  • JP flag
    Riku KanoNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Riku KanoDown one place to #11
    ▼-1
  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

WBOOctober 2022 vs September 2022

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Nhlanhla TyirhaClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataFell from #2 to #10
    ▼-8