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Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for September 2023.

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 2023WBCSeptember 2023IBFSeptember 2023WBOSeptember 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Super Champion
Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion
South Africa flagSivenathi Nontshinga
Champion
Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalez
Champion

1Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesSouth Africa flagHekkie Budler
Vacant
Japan flagShokichi Iwata▲+1
2Japan flagShokichi IwataJapan flagShokichi IwataJapan flagMasamichi YabukiPuerto Rico flagAngel Acosta▲+3
3South Africa flagHekkie Budler▲+1Venezuela flagCarlos CanizalesVenezuela flagCarlos CanizalesJapan flagRyuya Yamanaka
4Cuba flagDaniel Matellon▲+1Mexico flagElwin Soto CastroPhilippines flagChristian AranetaPuerto Rico flagRene Santiago
5United States flagAnthony Olascuaga▲+1Japan flagMasamichi YabukiJapan flagRyuya YamanakaJapan flagMasamichi Yabuki▼-4
6Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+9Philippines flagArvin MagramoPhilippines flagArvin Magramo▲+1
7Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+1Spain flagJairo NoriegaPhilippines flagRegie SuganobThailand flagThanongsak Simsri▲+1
8Spain flagJairo NoriegaNEWCuba flagDaniel Matellon▲+3Argentina flagJunior Leandro ZaratePhilippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1
9Japan flagDaiki TomitaArgentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate▲+5Japan flagMasataka TaniguchiNicaragua flagLeyman Benavides▲+1
10Venezuela flagRonald ChaconPanama flagAzael Villar▲+3Mexico flagElwin Soto CastroPhilippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+2
11Argentina flagJunior Leandro ZarateThailand flagWanheng MeenayothinNEWJapan flagShokichi IwataSouth Africa flagMpumelelo TshabalalaNEW
12Japan flagRyuya YamanakaPhilippines flagMarco John RementizoNEWMexico flagAdrian Curiel DominguezPanama flagAzael Villar▲+1
13Philippines flagJoey CanoyPuerto Rico flagAngel AcostaNEWJapan flagDaiki TomitaPhilippines flagVince Paras▲+1
14Japan flagKanamu SakamaPhilippines flagRegie SuganobNEWPuerto Rico flagRene SantiagoNicaragua flagGerardo Zapata▲+1
15Mexico flagEsteban BermudezJapan flagMasataka TaniguchiNEWJapan flagTatsuro NakashimaNicaragua flagKevin VivasNEW
16Mexico flagAdrian Curiel DominguezNEW
17Philippines flagChristian Araneta▼-1
18South Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▼-12
19South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala▲+1
20Thailand flagDanai Ngiabphukhiaw▼-10
21United States flagAnthony Olascuaga▼-4
22Philippines flagEsneth Domingo▼-4
23Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata▲+7
24Argentina flagLeandro Jose Blanc▼-5
25Philippines flagMark Vicelles▼-4
26Japan flagKanamu SakamaNEW
27Mexico flagJose Russell Regalado▼-5
28Puerto Rico flagRene Santiago▼-5
29Philippines flagJayson Vayson▼-5
30Japan flagToshimasa OuchiNEW
31China flagDianXing ZhuNEW
32Philippines flagArvin Magramo▼-7
33Mexico flagIvan Garcia BalderasNEW
34Mexico flagErik Badillo▼-8
35Japan flagDaiki Tomita▼-4
36Philippines flagJohn Paul Gabunilas▼-9
37Japan flagRyuto Oho▼-2
38United Kingdom flagMatt Windle▼-6
39Mexico flagImanol Lopez▼-6
40Japan flagYuga Ozaki▼-1

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 2023

WBASeptember 2023 vs August 2023

Entered the top 10

  • ES flag
    Jairo NoriegaNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Leandro Jose BlancWas #3 last month

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Anthony OlascuagaFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

WBCSeptember 2023 vs June 2023

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoPreviously ranked #15
  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • AR flag
    Junior Leandro ZarateNow #9 (was #14)
  • PA flag
    Azael VillarUp from #13 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Nhlanhla TyirhaDown to #18
  • UZ flag
    Hasanboy DusmatovWas #8 last month
  • PH flag
    Joey CanoyWas #9 last month
  • TH flag
    Danai NgiabphukhiawDown to #20

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoJumped from #15 to #6
    ▲+9
  • NI flag
    Gerardo ZapataJumped from #30 to #23
    ▲+7
  • AR flag
    Junior Leandro ZarateImproved from #14 to #9
    ▲+5

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Nhlanhla TyirhaDropped from #6 to #18
    ▼-12
  • TH flag
    Danai NgiabphukhiawDropped from #10 to #20
    ▼-10
  • PH flag
    John Paul GabunilasDown 9 places to #36
    ▼-9

WBOSeptember 2023 vs August 2023

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Angel AcostaJumped from #5 to #2
    ▲+3
  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2
  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiDropped from #1 to #5
    ▼-4