Flyweight Division Rankings
Published by: Jake Emen
The flyweight division has seen some high quality fighters passing through the ranks in recent years. The best have been moving up to conquer new weight classes, but some high quality talent remains. Here is a look at the best flyweight boxers in the world, in what is still a surprisingly deep division, particularly in the super-competitive Japanese fight scene, where most of the big name fighters continue to face each other and exchange belts, lending a great deal of chaos to the rankings.
Flyweight division rankings last updated April 2011
- Pongsaklek Wonjongkam – He's on a 15-0-1 streak since his lost to Daisuke Naito, and even though most of those wins were over complete novice fighters, he recently recaptured a title over Koki Kameda and looks to make another long reign as WBC 112 lbs champ.
- Hernan Marquez -After losing two in a row, including a bout to Nonito Donaire, Marquez, "Little Tyson", is back on a winning streak, and just upended Luis Concepcion to win the WBA world title.
- Moruti Mthalane - Moruti Mthalane lost to Nonito Donaire several years ago, however he has since beaten Julio Cesar Miranda for the vacant IBF strap and has a previous win over Hussein Hussein. His two title defenses have come over Johnriel Casimero and Zolani Tete.
- Julio Cesar Miranda – After a 1-2 stretch which set him back, Julio Cesar Miranda is now on a five fight winning streak and is the WBO titleholder. His last loss was to Moruti Mthalane, and the other cited loss was to Wonjongkam, not shabby on either account.
- Luis Concepcion - Concepcion had been unbeaten for nearly 20 bouts, and after capturing the interim WBA flyweight title and holding the position for years, he lost the full strap to Hernan Marquez at the beginning of April.
- Edgar Sosa - Sosa is on a five fight winning streak and is one of the many former 108 lbers now campaigning in the 112 lb ranks. He holds a minor WBC belt and will be positioning himself for a big fight shortly.
- Brian Viloria - Viloria is moving back up to flyweight after a stint at junior flyweight, and he is being joined in the ranks by many of his former opponents. With his name recognition, you can rest assured that Viloria will be back in the title picture before long.
- Milan Melindo - The undefeated Filipino has been stepping up the competition, beating Carlos Tamara at the end of 2010, and besting a few other notable prospects. Just 23 years old, he has a bright future and should get a title shot soon.
- Rodel Mayol - The talented and daunting Rodel Mayol is yet another former 108 lber and titlist who is up at 112 lbs looking to give it a go. He knocked Sosa out a few years ago, and has been in with Ivan Calderon and Omar Nino Romero twice each. He is untested yet at the flyweight ranks, however.
- Denkaosan Kaovichit – Kaovichit bested Daiki Kameda via Majority Decision but then lost a rematch against him via Unanimous Decision. He then lost by 1st round knockout to Luis Concepcion and is looking to get back into contention.
More Boxing Weight Class Rankings
- 105-108 lbs – Boxing Junior Flyweight Division Rankings
- 112-115 lbs – Boxing Super Flyweight Division Rankings
