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WBC Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2024

Official Light Flyweight rankings for March 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
RankWBCMarch 2024
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion

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

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 February 2024

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Erick RosaInto the top 10 at #5
  • MX flag
    Adrian Curiel DominguezInto the top 10 at #7
  • MX flag
    Erik BadilloNow #9 (was #30)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarCurrently at #17
  • PH flag
    Regie SuganobJust outside at #11
  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Erik BadilloNow #9 after #30 last month
    ▲+21
  • JP flag
    Kyosuke TakamiUp 3 places to #14
    ▲+3
  • ES flag
    Jairo NoriegaClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Azael VillarFell from #8 to #17
    ▼-9
  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonFell from #11 to #18
    ▼-7
  • JP flag
    Kanamu SakamaFell from #15 to #19
    ▼-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