The Light Flyweight division is a display of incredible speed, endurance, and technical brilliance. Currently, the division is crowned by Puerto Rican excellence, with a strong field of Japanese and Mexican contenders close behind.
|
Rank |
Fighter Name |
Country |
Continent |
|---|---|---|---|
|
👑 |
Rene Santiago |
Puerto Rico |
North America (Caribbean) |
|
#2 |
Sergio Alfonso Mendoza |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#3 |
Shokichi Iwata |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#4 |
Kyosuke Takami |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#5 |
Erik Badillo |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#6 |
Sivenathi Nontshinga |
South Africa |
Africa |
|
#7 |
Regie Suganob |
Philippines |
Asia |
|
#8 |
Thanongsak Simsri |
Thailand |
Asia |
|
#9 |
Carlos Canizales |
Venezuela |
South America |
|
#10 |
Cristian Araneta |
Philippines |
Asia |
|
#11 |
Toshiki Kawamitsu |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#12 |
Masataka Taniguchi |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#13 |
Siseko Teyisi |
South Africa |
Africa |
|
#14 |
Thammanoon Niyomtrong |
Thailand |
Asia |
|
#15 |
Daiya Kira |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#16 |
Jairo Noriega |
Spain |
Europe |
|
#17 |
Terry Washington |
USA |
North America |
|
#18 |
Erick Rosa |
Dominican Rep. |
North America (Caribbean) |
|
#19 |
Daniel Valladares |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#20 |
ArAr Andales |
Philippines |
Asia |
Division Highlights
Puerto Rico at the Top: Rene Santiago proudly holds the #1 spot, continuing the island's long and storied tradition of producing elite champions in the lighter weight classes.
The Asian Powerhouse: The 108-pound limit is heavily contested by fighters from Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand, who together make up half of the Top 20.
Mexican Grit: Fighters like Sergio Mendoza and Erik Badillo ensure that Mexico remains a constant threat for the world title in this division.
Global Contenders: From South Africa's former champion Sivenathi Nontshinga to Spain's Jairo Noriega, the light flyweight division is a truly international arena.
