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WBC Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2024

Official Light Flyweight rankings for April 2024 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 2024
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion

1Japan flagShokichi Iwata
2Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
3Thailand flagPanya Pradabsri
4Dominican Republic flagErick Rosa▲+1
5Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▲+7
6Spain flagJairo Noriega▼-2
7Mexico flagElwin Soto Castro▼-1
8Mexico flagAdrian Curiel Dominguez▼-1
9Argentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate▼-1
10Mexico flagErik Badillo▼-1
11Philippines flagRegie Suganob
12Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+1
13Japan flagKyosuke Takami▲+1
14Japan flagToshiki Kawamitsu▲+2
15Panama flagAzael Villar▲+2
16Cuba flagDaniel Matellon▲+2
17Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta▲+3
18Philippines flagJayson Vayson▲+3
19Thailand flagThanongsak SimsriNEW
20South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala▲+4
21Japan flagKatsunari Takayama▲+1
22Japan flagMasataka Taniguchi▲+1
23Philippines flagMiel FajardoNEW
24Philippines flagMarco John Rementizo▼-9
25Japan flagYuga Ozaki▲+6
26Mexico flagIvan Garcia Balderas▲+4
27South Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▼-2
28Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata▼-2
29Philippines flagMark Vicelles▼-2
30Mexico flagJose Russell Regalado▼-2
31Puerto Rico flagRene Santiago▼-2
32Japan flagKazuki Ando
33Philippines flagJohn Paul Gabunilas
34Mexico flagImanol Lopez▲+2
35Argentina flagLeandro Jose Blanc▲+2
36Philippines flagJahzeel Trinidad▲+2
37Philippines flagArvin Magramo▲+2
38United Kingdom flagCraig Derbyshire▲+2
39Philippines flagArvin Jhon PacionesNEW
40Argentina flagSixto Dionel Perez▼-6

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 March 2024

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiJumped from #12 to #5
    ▲+7
  • JP flag
    Yuga OzakiNow #25 after being #31 last month
    ▲+6
  • ZA flag
    Mpumelelo TshabalalaNow #20 after being #24 last month
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Marco John RementizoNow #24 after being #15 last month
    ▼-9
  • AR flag
    Sixto Dionel PerezDropped from #34 to #40
    ▼-6
  • ES flag
    Jairo NoriegaFrom #4 to #6
    ▼-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