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WBC Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2024

Official Light Flyweight rankings for January 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
RankWBCJanuary 2024
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion

1Japan flagShokichi Iwata
2Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
3Thailand flagPanya Pradabsri
4Mexico flagElwin Soto Castro
5Spain flagJairo Noriega
6South Africa flagHekkie Budler▲+1
7Argentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate▲+1
8Panama flagAzael Villar▲+3
9Philippines flagRegie Suganob
10Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▼-4
11Cuba flagDaniel Matellon▲+1
12Philippines flagMarco John Rementizo▲+1
13Japan flagKatsunari Takayama▲+1
14Japan flagKanamu Sakama▲+11
15Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
16Philippines flagJayson Vayson▲+11
17Japan flagToshiki KawamitsuNEW
18Japan flagKyosuke TakamiNEW
19Japan flagMasataka Taniguchi▼-3
20Philippines flagChristian Araneta▼-3
21South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala▼-3
22South Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▼-2
23Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata▼-1
24Philippines flagMark Vicelles▼-1
25Mexico flagJose Russell Regalado▲+1
26Philippines flagArvin Magramo▲+4
27Mexico flagIvan Garcia Balderas▲+4
28Japan flagYuga Ozaki▲+6
29Japan flagKazuki AndoNEW
30Philippines flagJohn Paul Gabunilas▲+5
31Mexico flagErik Badillo▲+1
32Argentina flagSixto Dionel PerezNEW
33Japan flagDaiki Tomita
34Mexico flagImanol Lopez▲+2
35Argentina flagLeandro Jose Blanc▼-11
36Philippines flagJahzeel Trinidad▲+1
37United Kingdom flagCraig DerbyshireNEW
38Japan flagToshimasa Ouchi▼-10
39United States flagChris Rios
40Philippines flagArchiel VillamorNEW

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 November 2023

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarPreviously #11, enters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Sivenathi NontshingaLeft the top 10 after #10 — now IBF Champion

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Kanamu SakamaNow #14 after being #25 last month
    ▲+11
  • PH flag
    Jayson VaysonJumped from #27 to #16
    ▲+11
  • JP flag
    Yuga OzakiJumped from #34 to #28
    ▲+6

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Leandro Jose BlancDown 11 places to #35
    ▼-11
  • JP flag
    Toshimasa OuchiFell from #28 to #38
    ▼-10
  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiDown 4 places to #10
    ▼-4

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