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WBC Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for April 2023 from the WBC.

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 with the WBC.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBCApril 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion

1South Africa flagHekkie Budler
2Japan flagShokichi Iwata
3Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+1
4Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+1
5Mexico flagElwin Soto Castro▲+1
6South Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▲+1
7Mexico flagEsteban Bermudez▲+1
8Cuba flagDaniel Matellon▲+2
9Spain flagJairo Noriega▲+2
10Uzbekistan flagHasanboy Dusmatov▲+2
11Philippines flagJoey Canoy▲+2
12Thailand flagDanai Ngiabphukhiaw▲+2
13Australia flagAlex WinwoodNEW
14Panama flagAzael Villar▲+1
15United States flagAnthony Olascuaga▲+11
16Philippines flagRegie SuganobNEW
17Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▼-1
18Philippines flagChristian Araneta▼-1
19Philippines flagEsneth Domingo▼-1
20South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala
21Philippines flagMark Vicelles▼-12
22Philippines flagJayson Vayson▼-1
23Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova▼-1
24Philippines flagArvin Magramo▲+7
25Mexico flagErick Omar Lopez▼-6
26Philippines flagJohn Paul Gabunilas▲+1
27India flagNutlai Lalbiakkima▼-2
28Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata
29Japan flagDaiki Tomita
30United Kingdom flagMatt Windle
31Philippines flagJesse Espinas▲+1
32Mexico flagImanol Lopez▲+1
33South Africa flagDeeJay Kriel▲+2
34Japan flagRyuto Oho▲+2
35Japan flagTakumi Sakae▲+2
36Thailand flagThanongsak Simsri▲+2
37South Africa flagDaniel Pontac▲+2
38Japan flagKosuke Ando▲+2
39Philippines flagJoel LinoNEW
40Indonesia flagTibo MonabesaNEW

Source: WBC

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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 February 2023

Entered the top 10

  • ES flag
    Jairo NoriegaPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • UZ flag
    Hasanboy DusmatovUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hiroto KyoguchiMoved up to Flyweight
  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesFell to #21

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Anthony OlascuagaImproved from #26 to #15
    ▲+11
  • PH flag
    Arvin MagramoJumped from #31 to #24
    ▲+7
  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonFrom #10 to #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Mark VicellesNow #21 after #9 last month
    ▼-12
  • MX flag
    Erick Omar LopezDropped from #19 to #25
    ▼-6
  • IN flag
    Nutlai LalbiakkimaDown to #27 from #25
    ▼-2

WBC Light Flyweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBC monthly rankings (December 2022).

WBC Light Flyweight — Champion

Japan flagShokichi Iwata
April 2026 — Current
3 months
Thailand flagThammanoon Niyomtrong
February 2026 — April 2026
3 months
Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
August 2025 — December 2025
5 months
Thailand flagPanya Pradabsri
February 2025 — August 2025
7 months
Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
December 2022 — August 2024
1 year 9 months