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WBC Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for January 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
RankWBCJanuary 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion

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