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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2002

Official Light Flyweight rankings for September 2002.

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
RankWBASeptember 2002WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2002
🏆Nicaragua flagRosendo Alvarez
World Champion
Not available for September 2002
Not available for September 2002
Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa
Champion

1Colombia flagBeibis MendozaColombia flagJhon Alberto Molina
2Mexico flagMelchor Cob CastroMexico flagHugo Cazares
3Thailand flagPitchit SiriwatColombia flagBeibis Mendoza
4Puerto Rico flagAlex Sanchez▲+1Mexico flagVictor Burgos
5Venezuela flagEdgar Velasquez▲+1Mexico flagMelchor Cob Castro
6Philippines flagMarvin Tampus▲+1Thailand flagSaman Sor Jaturong
7Mexico flagEric Ortiz▲+1Thailand flagPichinoi Sor Siriwat
8Philippines flagWendyl Janiola▲+1Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin
9Philippines flagRodel Mayol▲+1Japan flagTatsuo Hayashida
10Japan flagTatsuo Hayashida▲+1Philippines flagJuanito Rubillar▲+1
11South Africa flagMhikiza Myekeni▲+1Saudi Arabia flagMikize Myekeni▼-1
12Japan flagKazuo Okada▲+1Colombia flagJose Ospino
13Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin▲+1Thailand flagRatanal Vorsurapin
14Thailand flagDeeden Kengkarun▲+1Nicaragua flagJovan Presbitero
15Japan flagShingo YamaguchiNEWPhilippines flagCelso Dangud

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 August 2002

WBASeptember 2002 vs August 2002

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Tatsuo HayashidaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Alex SanchezClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Edgar VelasquezClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • PH flag
    Marvin TampusFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

WBOSeptember 2002 vs August 2002

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Juanito RubillarPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Mikize MyekeniDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Juanito RubillarFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Mikize MyekeniSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1