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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2017

Official Light Flyweight rankings for September 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFSeptember 2017WBOSeptember 2017
🏆Japan flagRyoichi Taguchi
World Champion
Not available for September 2017
Philippines flagMilan Melindo
Champion
Japan flagKosei Tanaka
Champion

1Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
Vacant
Japan flagRyuji Hara
2Indonesia flagTibo Monabesa
Vacant
Philippines flagJonathan Taconing
3Japan flagTetsuya Hisada▲+1Philippines flagRandy PetalcorinNicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
4Colombia flagRober Barrera▲+1Nicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoMexico flagJuan Alejo
5Mexico flagAbraham Rodriguez▲+4Thailand flagFahlan Sakkreerin JrPhilippines flagChristian Araneta
6Panama flagGilberto Pedroza▲+4South Africa flagHekkie BudlerPuerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
7Philippines flagJonathan TaconingNEWJapan flagTetsuya HisadaVenezuela flagCarlos Canizales
8Philippines flagJessie Espinas▼-2Japan flagAkira YaegashiJapan flagTetsuya Hisada
9Thailand flagSuriyan Satorn▼-2Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+1Mexico flagMaximino Flores▲+2
10Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1Mexico flagGilberto Parra▲+1Thailand flagTeeraphong Utaida
11Venezuela flagKenny Cano▲+3Mexico flagAbraham Rodriguez▲+1Philippines flagVince Paras▲+1
12Mexico flagCarlos VadoNEWPanama flagGilberto Pedroza▲+1Philippines flagRandy Petalcorin▲+2
13Japan flagMasataka Taniguchi▲+2Mexico flagJuan Alejo▲+1Thailand flagRangsan Chayanram
14United States flagMiguel Cartagena▼-6Philippines flagJonathan TaconingNEWPhilippines flagJesse Espinas▼-5
15Japan flagRyo Miyazaki▼-3
Vacant
Mexico flagUlises Lara

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 2017

WBASeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jonathan TaconingEnters at #7
  • PH flag
    Christian AranetaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Rangsan ChayanramPreviously held #3
  • US flag
    Miguel CartagenaNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Abraham RodriguezImproved from #9 to #5
    ▲+4
  • PA flag
    Gilberto PedrozaJumped from #10 to #6
    ▲+4
  • VE flag
    Kenny CanoNow #11 after #14 last month
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Miguel CartagenaDown 6 places to #14
    ▼-6
  • JP flag
    Ryo MiyazakiDropped from #12 to #15
    ▼-3
  • PH flag
    Jessie EspinasFrom #6 to #8
    ▼-2

IBFSeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gilberto ParraPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Pedro GuevaraWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Gilberto ParraFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Abraham RodriguezFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

WBOSeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Maximino FloresClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jesse EspinasCurrently at #14

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Maximino FloresUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Randy PetalcorinClimbed from #14 to #12
    ▲+2
  • PH flag
    Vince ParasFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Jesse EspinasFell from #9 to #14
    ▼-5