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WBC Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for February 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
RankWBCFebruary 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion

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

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 January 2023

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarCurrently at #15

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiJumped from #10 to #5
    ▲+5
  • PH flag
    Arvin MagramoClimbed from #33 to #31
    ▲+2
  • VE flag
    Carlos CanizalesFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarFell from #4 to #15
    ▼-11
  • PH flag
    Jayson VaysonDropped from #16 to #21
    ▼-5

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