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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2016

Official Light Flyweight rankings for September 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFSeptember 2016WBOSeptember 2016
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for September 2016
Japan flagAkira Yaegashi
Champion
Vacant

1Colombia flagRober Barrera
Vacant
Mexico flagMoises Fuentes
2Thailand flagSuriyan Satorn
Vacant
Japan flagKosei Tanaka
3Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesThailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrJapan flagRyuji Hara
4South Africa flagHekkie BudlerNEWNicaragua flagCristofer RosalesSouth Africa flagHekkie Budler
5Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado▼-1Philippines flagMilan MelindoMexico flagJavier Mendoza
6Japan flagRyo Miyazaki▼-1Nicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoPhilippines flagJesse Espinas
7Philippines flagJessie Espinas▼-1Thailand flagPaipharob KokietgymNamibia flagJaphet Uutoni
8Thailand flagRangsan Chayanram▼-1Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta▲+2Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
9United States flagMiguel CartagenaJapan flagKen Shiro▲+4Japan flagKen Shiro▲+5
10Indonesia flagTibo MonabesaColombia flagGabriel Mendoza▲+1Mexico flagJuan AlejoNEW
11Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▼-3Mexico flagJavier Mendoza▼-2Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales▼-1
12Mexico flagAbraham Rodriguez▼-1Japan flagKosei TanakaNEWPuerto Rico flagAngel Acosta▼-1
13Mexico flagJuan Alejo▼-1Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez JrNEWThailand flagPalangpol Cp Freshmart
14Puerto Rico flagAngel AcostaPhilippines flagRandy PetalcorinSaudi Arabia flagNkosinathi Joyi▲+1
15Nicaragua flagEliecer QuezadaMexico flagJuan AlejoNEWMexico flagRicardo PerezNEW

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 2016

WBASeptember 2016 vs August 2016

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerInto the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesFell from #8 to #11
    ▼-3
  • NI flag
    Felix AlvaradoFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Ryo MiyazakiFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1

IBFSeptember 2016 vs August 2016

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ken ShiroJumped from #13 into the top 10
  • CO flag
    Gabriel MendozaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Pedro GuevaraWas #8 last month
  • MX flag
    Javier MendozaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ken ShiroNow #9 after #13 last month
    ▲+4
  • PR flag
    Angel AcostaClimbed from #10 to #8
    ▲+2
  • CO flag
    Gabriel MendozaFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Javier MendozaDown to #11 from #9
    ▼-2

WBOSeptember 2016 vs August 2016

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ken ShiroJumped from #14 into the top 10
  • MX flag
    Juan AlejoInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Ryo MiyazakiPreviously held #9
  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ken ShiroNow #9 after #14 last month
    ▲+5
  • ZA flag
    Nkosinathi JoyiUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Angel AcostaSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1