Light flyweight - Revision history

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	The ~~Light Flyweight~~ division was first established by the New York [[Walker Law]] in 1920 regulating standardized weight divisions and was set at 109 pounds. When the [[National Boxing Association]] (NBA) was formed in 1921, it also recognized this weight class. However, on January 19, 1922, the NBA decided to withdraw recognition of the light flyweight division. On December 31, 1929, the [[New York State Athletic Commission]] (NYSAC) also abolished the light flyweight class. No champion had been crowned in this division prior to its abolition. Re-introduced by the [[World Boxing Council]] (WBC) in 1975, covering all weights up to 108 lbs. [[Jockey Joe Dillon]] generally is considered the first World Champion, although he never fought for the title.		The light flyweight division was first established by the New York [[Walker Law]] in 1920 regulating standardized weight divisions and was set at 109 pounds. When the [[National Boxing Association]] (NBA) was formed in 1921, it also recognized this weight class. However, on January 19, 1922, the NBA decided to withdraw recognition of the light flyweight division. On December 31, 1929, the [[New York State Athletic Commission]] (NYSAC) also abolished the light flyweight class. No champion had been crowned in this division prior to its abolition. Re-introduced by the [[World Boxing Council]] (WBC) in 1975, covering all weights up to 108 lbs. [[Jockey Joe Dillon]] generally is considered the first World Champion, although he never fought for the title.

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	* Known as Light Flyweight (WBA/WBC)		* Known as Light Flyweight (WBA/WBC)
	* Also known as Junior Flyweight (IBF/WBO)		* Also known as Junior Flyweight (IBF/WBO)
	* The maximum weight for this division is 108 pounds (49 kg, 7 stone 10 lb).		* The maximum weight for this division is 108 pounds (49 kg or 7 stone 10 lbs).

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	The Light Flyweight division was first established by the New York [[Walker Law]] in 1920 regulating standardized weight divisions. Re-introduced by the [[World Boxing Council]] (WBC) in 1975, covering all weights up to 108 lbs. [[Jockey Joe Dillon]] generally is considered the first World Champion, although he never fought for the title.		The Light Flyweight division was first established by the New York [[Walker Law]] in 1920 regulating standardized weight divisions and was set at 109 pounds. When the [[National Boxing Association]] (NBA) was formed in 1921, it also recognized this weight class. However, on January 19, 1922, the NBA decided to withdraw recognition of the light flyweight division. On December 31, 1929, the [[New York State Athletic Commission]] (NYSAC) also abolished the light flyweight class. No champion had been crowned in this division prior to its abolition. Re-introduced by the [[World Boxing Council]] (WBC) in 1975, covering all weights up to 108 lbs. [[Jockey Joe Dillon]] generally is considered the first World Champion, although he never fought for the title.

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-Also called [[junior flyweight]]: 106-108 lbs; 48.2 – 49.1 kg; 7 stone, 6 pounds – 7 stone, 7 pounds. First established by the New York [[Walker Law]] (in 1920) regulating standardized weight divisions. Re-introduced by the [[WBC]] in 1975, covering all weights up to 108 lbs.
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-[[(Jockey) Joe Dillon]] generally is considered the first World Champion, although he never fought for the title. First WBC champion was [[Franco Udella]] (in 1975); first [[WBA]] champion [[Jaime Rios]] (in 1975); first [[IBF]] champion [[Dodie Penalosa]] (in 1983); first Commonwealth champion [[Michael Danquah]] (in 1987); and the first [[WBO]] champion was [[Jose De Jesus]] (in 1989).
+* Known as Light Flyweight (WBA/WBC)
-''See also'', [[:Category:World_Light_Flyweight_Champions|World Light Flyweight Champions]] & [[weight divisions]]
 [[Category:Glossary|light flyweight]]

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	[[(Jockey) Joe Dillon]] generally is considered the first World Champion, although he never fought for the title. First WBC champion was [[Franco Udella]] (in 1975); first [[WBA]] champion [[Jaime Rios]] (in 1975); first [[IBF]] champion [[Dodie Penalosa]] (in 1983); first Commonwealth champion [[Michael Danquah]] (in 1987); and the first [[WBO]] champion was [[Jose De Jesus]] (in 1989).		[[(Jockey) Joe Dillon]] generally is considered the first World Champion, although he never fought for the title. First WBC champion was [[Franco Udella]] (in 1975); first [[WBA]] champion [[Jaime Rios]] (in 1975); first [[IBF]] champion [[Dodie Penalosa]] (in 1983); first Commonwealth champion [[Michael Danquah]] (in 1987); and the first [[WBO]] champion was [[Jose De Jesus]] (in 1989).

	See also [~~http~~:~~//www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=~~Category:World_Light_Flyweight_Champions World Light Flyweight Champions]		''See also'', [[:Category:World_Light_Flyweight_Champions\|World Light Flyweight Champions]] & [[weight divisions]]

	[[Category:Glossary\|light flyweight]]		[[Category:Glossary\|light flyweight]]

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	Also called [[~~Junior Flyweight~~]]: 106-108 lbs; 48.2 – 49.1 kg; 7 stone, 6 pounds – 7 stone, 7 pounds. First established by the New York [[Walker Law]] (in 1920) regulating standardized weight divisions. Re-introduced by the [[WBC]] in 1975, covering all weights up to 108 lbs.		Also called [[junior flyweight]]: 106-108 lbs; 48.2 – 49.1 kg; 7 stone, 6 pounds – 7 stone, 7 pounds. First established by the New York [[Walker Law]] (in 1920) regulating standardized weight divisions. Re-introduced by the [[WBC]] in 1975, covering all weights up to 108 lbs.

	[[(Jockey) Joe Dillon]] generally is considered the first World Champion, although he never fought for the title. First WBC champion was [[Franco Udella]] (in 1975); first [[WBA]] champion [[Jaime Rios]] (in 1975); first [[IBF]] champion [[Dodie Penalosa]] (in 1983); first Commonwealth champion [[Michael Danquah]] (in 1987); and the first [[WBO]] champion was [[Jose De Jesus]] (in 1989).		[[(Jockey) Joe Dillon]] generally is considered the first World Champion, although he never fought for the title. First WBC champion was [[Franco Udella]] (in 1975); first [[WBA]] champion [[Jaime Rios]] (in 1975); first [[IBF]] champion [[Dodie Penalosa]] (in 1983); first Commonwealth champion [[Michael Danquah]] (in 1987); and the first [[WBO]] champion was [[Jose De Jesus]] (in 1989).

Ric at 00:20, 5 March 2005

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Also called [[Junior Flyweight]]: 106-108 lbs; 48.2 – 49.1 kg; 7 stone, 6 pounds – 7 stone, 7 pounds. First established by the New York [[Walker Law]] (in 1920) regulating standardized weight divisions. Re-introduced by the [[WBC]] in 1975, covering all weights up to 108 lbs.

[[(Jockey) Joe Dillon]] generally is considered the first World Champion, although he never fought for the title. First WBC champion was [[Franco Udella]] (in 1975); first [[WBA]] champion [[Jaime Rios]] (in 1975); first [[IBF]] champion [[Dodie Penalosa]] (in 1983); first Commonwealth champion [[Michael Danquah]] (in 1987); and the first [[WBO]] champion was [[Jose De Jesus]] (in 1989).

See also [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Category:World_Light_Flyweight_Champions World Light Flyweight Champions]

[[Category:Glossary|light flyweight]]