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The list is taken from the official WBA ranking publication for this division. Box-Rank formats that published list so you can browse it alongside other months and organizations.
WBA Light Flyweight boxing rankings
Official WBA Light Flyweight rankings only. This page is the WBA-only list. View all WBA rankings, or compare the Light Flyweight boxing rankings across all organizations.
| Rank | WBASeptember 2026 |
|---|---|
 |  Rene SantiagoSuper Champion |
|  Daiya KiraWorld Champion Daiya Kira: won the vacant title by stopping Carlos Canizales in the seventh round in Yokohama. Event date: 2 September 2026. First shown in the September 2026 rankings.Official source |
| 1 | Vacant |
| 2 |  Erick Rosa |
| 3 |  Aaron De La Cruz Escobedo |
| 4 |  Ronald Chacon |
| 5 | Carlos Canizales |
| 6 |  Jairo Noriega |
| 7 |  Azael Villar |
| 8 | Rodrigo Ramirez |
| 9 | Jeifry Juan |
| 10 | Masataka Taniguchi |
| 11 |  Terry Washington |
| 12 |  Siseko Teyisi |
| 13 | Tayvien Alpough |
| 14 |  Sanzhar Tashkenbay |
| 15 |  Regie Suganob |
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Latest published list
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Month-over-month changes since August 2026
There are new champions: Rene Santiago (Super Champion), Daiya Kira (World Champion)
Title change
won the vacant title by stopping Carlos Canizales in the seventh round in Yokohama.
First shown in September 2026 rankingsView sourceEntered the top 10
- Masataka TaniguchiUp from #12 to #10
Dropped out of the top 10
- Jean Carlos VargasMoved up to Flyweight
Biggest risers
- Ronald ChaconUp to #4 from #6
- Masataka TaniguchiClimbed from #12 to #10
- Terry WashingtonNow ranked #11 (was #13)
Biggest fallers
- Carlos CanizalesDown 3 places to #5
WBA Light Flyweight Title History
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What is the difference between a WBA Super Champion and a World Champion?
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