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WBC Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings - November 2023

Official Light Flyweight rankings for November 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
RankWBCNovember 2023
🏆Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion

1Japan flagShokichi Iwata▲+1
2Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales▲+1
3Thailand flagPanya PradabsriNEW
4Mexico flagElwin Soto Castro
5Spain flagJairo Noriega▲+2
6Japan flagMasamichi Yabuki▼-1
7South Africa flagHekkie Budler▼-6
8Argentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate▲+1
9Philippines flagRegie Suganob▲+5
10South Africa flagSivenathi NontshingaNEW
11Panama flagAzael Villar▼-1
12Cuba flagDaniel Matellon▼-4
13Philippines flagMarco John Rementizo▼-1
14Japan flagKatsunari TakayamaNEW
15Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta▼-2
16Japan flagMasataka Taniguchi▼-1
17Philippines flagChristian Araneta
18South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala▲+1
19Thailand flagDanai Ngiabphukhiaw▲+1
20South Africa flagNhlanhla Tyirha▼-2
21Philippines flagEsneth Domingo▲+1
22Nicaragua flagGerardo Zapata▲+1
23Philippines flagMark Vicelles▲+2
24Argentina flagLeandro Jose Blanc
25Japan flagKanamu Sakama▲+1
26Mexico flagJose Russell Regalado▲+1
27Philippines flagJayson Vayson▲+2
28Japan flagToshimasa Ouchi▲+2
29China flagDianXing Zhu▲+2
30Philippines flagArvin Magramo▲+2
31Mexico flagIvan Garcia Balderas▲+2
32Mexico flagErik Badillo▲+2
33Japan flagDaiki Tomita▲+2
34Japan flagYuga Ozaki▲+6
35Philippines flagJohn Paul Gabunilas▲+1
36Mexico flagImanol Lopez▲+3
37Philippines flagJahzeel TrinidadNEW
38United Kingdom flagMatt Windle
39United States flagChris RiosNEW
40Japan flagRyuto Oho▼-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 September 2023

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Panya PradabsriInto the top 10 at #3
  • PH flag
    Regie SuganobUp from #14 to #9
  • ZA flag
    Sivenathi NontshingaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Miel FajardoMoved up to Flyweight
  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonCurrently at #12
  • PA flag
    Azael VillarNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Yuga OzakiImproved from #40 to #34
    ▲+6
  • PH flag
    Regie SuganobUp 5 places to #9
    ▲+5
  • MX flag
    Imanol LopezUp 3 places to #36
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Hekkie BudlerDropped from #1 to #7
    ▼-6
  • CU flag
    Daniel MatellonFell from #8 to #12
    ▼-4
  • JP flag
    Ryuto OhoDown 3 places to #40
    ▼-3

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