World Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings

World Light Flyweight Boxing Rankings

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

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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.

 

 

 

 

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