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WBO Flyweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2018

Official Flyweight rankings for April 2018 from the WBO.

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 WBO.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBOApril 2018
πŸ†Japan flagSho Kimura
Champion

1Japan flagKosei Tanaka
2Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
3United Kingdom flagAndrew Selby
4Nicaragua flagKeyvin Lara
5Philippines flagFroilan Saludar
6Ireland flagPaddy Barnes
7Japan flagMasahiro Sakamotoβ–²+2
8China flagShiming Zouβ–Ό-1
9Japan flagMasayuki Kurodaβ–²+1
10Puerto Rico flagJonathan Gonzalezβ–²+1
11France flagVincent LegrandNEW
12Spain flagAngel Moreno
13Philippines flagGiemel MagramoNEW
14Mexico flagOscar Vazquez
15Germany flagMirco Martin

Source: WBO

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About the Flyweight Division

Weight Limit: 108-112 lbs (49.0-50.8 kg)

Flyweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, with a history dating back to the early 20th century. The division features fast, skilled fighters known for their technical ability and speed.

Division Characteristics

Flyweights are known for their exceptional speed, technical skill, and ability to fight at a very high pace. Fighters in this division typically rely on skill and volume punching.

Notable Facts

The Flyweight division has been home to many legendary fighters, including Jimmy Wilde and more recently, fighters like Roman GonzΓ‘lez. The division is known for producing exciting, fast-paced fights.

Historical Context

Flyweight has long been one of boxing's most respected divisions, with a rich history of competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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Month-over-month changes since March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Jonathan GonzalezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Sirichai ThaiyenLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Masahiro SakamotoFrom #9 to #7
    β–²+2
  • JP flag
    Masayuki KurodaFrom #10 to #9
    β–²+1
  • PR flag
    Jonathan GonzalezUp one spot to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CN flag
    Shiming ZouSlipped a spot to #8
    β–Ό-1

WBO Flyweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBO monthly rankings (January 2000).

WBO Flyweight β€” Champion

United States flagAnthony Olascuaga
August 2024 β€” Current
1 year 10 months
United States flagJesse Rodriguez
April 2023 β€” April 2024
1 year 1 month
Japan flagJunto Nakatani
October 2020 β€” October 2022
2 years 1 month
Japan flagKosei Tanaka
October 2018 β€” February 2020
1 year 5 months
Japan flagSho Kimura
August 2017 β€” October 2018
1 year 3 months
China flagShiming Zou
November 2016 β€” August 2017
10 months
Mexico flagJuan Francisco Estrada
April 2013 β€” September 2016
3 years 6 months
United States flagBrian Viloria
August 2011 β€” April 2013
1 year 9 months
Mexico flagJulio Cesar Miranda
June 2010 β€” August 2011
1 year 3 months
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
June 2004 β€” June 2010
6 years 1 month
Puerto Rico flagNelson Dieppa
May 2004 β€” June 2004
2 months
Argentina flagOmar Andres Narvaez
August 2002 β€” May 2004
1 year 10 months
Nicaragua flagAdonis Rivas
July 2002 β€” August 2002
2 months
Mexico flagFernando Montiel
December 2000 β€” July 2002
1 year 8 months
Mexico flagIsidro Garcia
January 2000 β€” December 2000
1 year