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WBC Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2024

Official Light Flyweight rankings for September 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
RankWBCSeptember 2024
🏆
Vacant

1Venezuela flagCarlos Canizales
2Thailand flagPanya Pradabsri
3Dominican Republic flagErick Rosa▲+1
4Thailand flagThanongsak Simsri▲+3
5Mexico flagErik Badillo▲+3
6Philippines flagRegie Suganob▲+3
7Argentina flagJunior Leandro Zarate▲+3
8Mexico flagIvan Garcia Balderas▲+3
9Japan flagToshiki Kawamitsu▲+3
10Mexico flagElwin Soto Castro▲+3
11Philippines flagChristian Araneta▲+3
12Japan flagKyosuke Takami▲+3
13Philippines flagJayson Vayson▲+3
14Panama flagAzael Villar▲+3
15Mexico flagAdrian Curiel Dominguez▲+3
16Japan flagMasataka Taniguchi▲+3
17Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta▲+3
18Japan flagKatsunari Takayama▲+3
19United States flagJosue Morales▲+3
20Japan flagYuga Ozaki▲+5
21Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▲+2
22Philippines flagMarco John Rementizo▲+2
23South Africa flagMpumelelo Tshabalala▲+3
24Mexico flagJose Russell Regalado▲+3
25Puerto Rico flagRene Santiago▲+3
26Philippines flagArvin Jhon Paciones▲+3
27Japan flagKazuki Ando▲+3
28Mexico flagImanol Lopez▲+3
29Philippines flagRoderick Bautista▲+3
30Philippines flagArvin Magramo▲+3
31Philippines flagRene Mark Cuarto▲+3
32Philippines flagJahzeel Trinidad▲+3
33Philippines flagJohn Paul Gabunilas▲+3
34United Kingdom flagCraig Derbyshire▲+3
35South Africa flagNhlanhla TyirhaNEW
36Venezuela flagRonald Chacon▲+2
37Argentina flagSixto Dionel Perez▲+2
38Philippines flagArvin John Sampaga▲+2
39Mexico flagAaron De La Cruz EscobedoNEW
40Ecuador flagPedro VillegasNEW

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 August 2024

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ivan Garcia BalderasUp from #11 - now #8
  • JP flag
    Toshiki KawamitsuJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • MX flag
    Elwin Soto CastroNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataLast ranked #3
  • JP flag
    Masamichi YabukiPreviously held #5
  • ES flag
    Jairo NoriegaWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Yuga OzakiImproved from #25 to #20
    ▲+5
  • TH flag
    Thanongsak SimsriJumped from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Erik BadilloImproved from #8 to #5
    ▲+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