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WBC Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - December 2024

Official Light Flyweight rankings for December 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
RankWBCDecember 2024
🏆
Vacant

1Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
2Thailand flagPanya Pradabsri
3Uzbekistan flagHasanboy DusmatovNEW
4Thailand flagThanongsak Simsri
5Mexico flagErik Badillo
6Philippines flagRegie Suganob
7Mexico flagIvan Garcia Balderas
8Argentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate▲+6
9Philippines flagJayson Vayson▼-1
10Japan flagToshiki Kawamitsu▼-1
11Philippines flagChristian Araneta
12South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala▲+1
13Spain flagJairo Noriega▼-1
14Japan flagKyosuke Takami▲+1
15Mexico flagElwin Soto Castro▼-5
16Panama flagAzael Villar
17Japan flagMasataka Taniguchi
18Mexico flagAdrian Curiel Dominguez
19Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
20Mexico flagGustavo Perez Alvarez▲+15
21Japan flagKatsunari Takayama▼-1
22Puerto Rico flagRene Santiago▲+3
23Mexico flagJose Russell Regalado▼-2
24Japan flagYuga Ozaki▼-1
25Philippines flagArar AndalesNEW
26Philippines flagMarco John Rementizo▼-2
27Mexico flagMoises CaroNEW
28Philippines flagArvin Jhon Paciones▼-2
29United Kingdom flagCraig Derbyshire▼-2
30Philippines flagRoderick Bautista
31Mexico flagImanol Lopez▼-2
32Philippines flagArvin Magramo▼-1
33Philippines flagJahzeel Trinidad
34Philippines flagRene Mark Cuarto▼-2
35Philippines flagJohn Paul Gabunilas▼-1
36South Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha
37Mexico flagAaron De La Cruz Escobedo▲+1
38Philippines flagArchiel Villamor▲+2
39Philippines flagArvin John Sampaga▼-2
40Ecuador flagPedro Villegas▼-1

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 October 2024

Entered the top 10

  • UZ flag
    Hasanboy DusmatovInto the top 10 at #3
  • AR flag
    Junior Leandro ZarateJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DO flag
    Erick RosaWas #3 last month, now WBA World Champion
  • MX flag
    Elwin Soto CastroNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Gustavo Perez AlvarezNow #20 after being #35 last month
    ▲+15
  • AR flag
    Junior Leandro ZarateNow #8 after being #14 last month
    ▲+6
  • PR flag
    Rene SantiagoUp 3 places to #22
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Elwin Soto CastroDown 5 places to #15
    ▼-5
  • MX flag
    Jose Russell RegaladoFrom #21 to #23
    ▼-2
  • PH flag
    Marco John RementizoNow ranked #26 (was #24)
    ▼-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