WBA Flyweight Rankings Archive | July 2025

Rank	WBAJuly 2025
	Ricardo Rafael SandovalNEW World Champion
1	Yankiel Rivera Figueroa
2	Angelino Cordova
3	Kenshiro Teraji-3
4	Seigo Yuri Akui
5	Jukiya Iimura
6	Artem Dalakian
7	Thananchai Charunphak
8	Taku Kuwahara
9	Samuel Carmona
10	Cristian Gonzalez Hernandez
11	Enkhmandakh Kharkhuu
12	Tanes Ongjunta
13	Andy Dominguez Velasquez+1
14	Yoali Mejia Mosqueda-1
15	Vince Paras

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July 2025 archive

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Month-over-month changes since June 2025

There is a new World Champion: Ricardo Rafael Sandoval(previously Kenshiro Teraji)

Became champion: 30 July 2025

Won the WBA and WBC flyweight titles by defeating Kenshiro Teraji by split decision in Yokohama, Japan.

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Biggest risers

Andy Dominguez VelasquezFrom #14 to #13
+1

Biggest fallers

Yoali Mejia MosquedaDown one place to #14
-1

WBA Flyweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBA monthly rankings (January 1921).

WBA Flyweight - Super Champion

Juan Francisco Estrada

6 April 201314 September 2016

3 years 6 months

Became champion: 6 April 2013

Won the title by defeating Brian Viloria.

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Brian Viloria

17 November 20126 April 2013

6 months

Became champion: 17 November 2012

Won the title by defeating Hernan Marquez.

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WBA Flyweight - World Champion

Sergio Mendoza Cordova

10 October 2026Current

1 month

Became champion: 10 October 2026

Won the title by stopping Ricardo Sandoval in the fifth round in Chicago.

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Ricardo Rafael Sandoval

30 July 202510 October 2026

1 year 4 months

Became champion: 30 July 2025

Won the WBA and WBC flyweight titles by defeating Kenshiro Teraji by split decision in Yokohama, Japan.

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Kenshiro Teraji

13 March 202530 July 2025

5 months

Became champion: 13 March 2025

Won the title by defeating Seigo Yuri Akui.

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Seigo Yuri Akui

23 January 202413 March 2025

1 year 3 months

Became champion: 23 January 2024

Won the title by unanimous decision over Artem Dalakian in Osaka.

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Artem Dalakian

24 February 201823 January 2024

6 years

Became champion: 24 February 2018

Won the title by defeating Brian Viloria.

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Kazuto Ioka

22 April 2015November 2017

2 years 8 months

Became champion: 22 April 2015

Won the title by defeating Juan Carlos Reveco.

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Juan Carlos Reveco

17 November 201222 April 2015

2 years 6 months

Became champion: 17 November 2012

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Hernan Marquez

2 April 2011October 2012

1 year 7 months

Became champion: 2 April 2011

Won the title by defeating Luis Concepción.

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Luis Concepcion

December 2010February 2011

3 months

Daiki Kameda

7 February 2010November 2010

10 months

Became champion: 7 February 2010

Won the title by defeating Denkaosan Kaovichit.

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Denkaosan Kaovichit

31 December 20087 February 2010

1 year 3 months

Became champion: 31 December 2008

Won the title by defeating Takefumi Sakata.

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Takefumi Sakata

19 March 200731 December 2008

1 year 10 months

Became champion: 19 March 2007

Won the title by defeating Lorenzo Parra Garcia.

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Eric Morel

5 August 2000December 2003

3 years 5 months

Became champion: 5 August 2000

Won the title by defeating Sornpichai Kratingdaenggym.

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Lorenzo Parra

6 December 200319 March 2007

3 years 4 months

Became champion: 6 December 2003

Won the title by defeating Eric Morel.

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Eric Morel

5 August 2000October 2003

3 years 3 months

Became champion: 5 August 2000

Won the title by defeating Sornpichai Kratchingdaeng.

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Sornpichai Kratingdaeng

January 20005 August 2000

8 months

Sornpichai Kratingdaenggym

3 September 1999June 2000

10 months

Became champion: 3 September 1999

Won the title by defeating Leo Gámez.

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Leo Gamez

13 March 1999September 1999

7 months

Became champion: 13 March 1999

Won the title by defeating Hugo Rafael Soto.

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Hugo Rafael Soto

29 May 1998March 1999

11 months

Became champion: 29 May 1998

Won the title by defeating José Bonilla.

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Jose Bonilla

24 November 1996May 1998

1 year 7 months

Became champion: 24 November 1996

Won the title by defeating Saen Sor Ploenchit.

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Saen Sor Ploenchit

13 February 1994November 1996

2 years 10 months

Became champion: 13 February 1994

Won the title by defeating David Grimán.

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David Griman

15 December 1992February 1994

1 year 3 months

Became champion: 15 December 1992

Won the title by defeating Aquiles Guzmán.

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Aquiles Guzman

26 September 1992December 1992

4 months

Became champion: 26 September 1992

Won the title by defeating Kim Yong-kang.

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Kim Yong Kang

1 June 1991September 1992

1 year 4 months

Became champion: 1 June 1991

Won the title by defeating Elvis Álvarez.

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Elvis Alvarez

14 March 1991June 1991

4 months

Became champion: 14 March 1991

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Leopard Tamakuma

29 July 1990March 1991

9 months

Became champion: 29 July 1990

Won the title by defeating Lee Yul-woo.

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Lee Yul Woo

10 March 1990July 1990

5 months

Became champion: 10 March 1990

Won the title by defeating Jesús Rojas.

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Jesus Rojas

30 September 1989March 1990

7 months

Became champion: 30 September 1989

Won the title by defeating Fidel Bassa.

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Fidel Bassa

13 February 1987September 1989

2 years 8 months

Became champion: 13 February 1987

Won the title by defeating Hilario Zapata.

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Hilario Zapata

5 October 1985February 1987

1 year 5 months

Became champion: 5 October 1985

Won the vacant title by defeating Alonzo González.

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Santos Laciar

1 May 1982July 1985

3 years 3 months

Became champion: 1 May 1982

Won the title by defeating Juan Herrera.

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Juan Herrera

26 September 1981May 1982

9 months

Became champion: 26 September 1981

Won the title by defeating Luis Ibarra.

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Luis Ibarra

6 June 1981September 1981

4 months

Became champion: 6 June 1981

Won the title by defeating Santos Laciar.

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Santos Laciar

28 March 1981June 1981

4 months

Became champion: 28 March 1981

Won the title by defeating Peter Mathebula.

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Peter Mathebula

13 December 1980March 1981

4 months

Became champion: 13 December 1980

Won the title by defeating Kim Tae-shik.

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Kim Tae Shik

17 February 1980December 1980

11 months

Became champion: 17 February 1980

Won the title by defeating Luis Ibarra.

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Luis Ibarra

17 November 1979February 1980

4 months

Became champion: 17 November 1979

Won the title by defeating Betulio González.

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Betulio Gonzalez

12 August 1978November 1979

1 year 4 months

Became champion: 12 August 1978

Won the title by defeating Guty Espadas.

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Guty Espadas

2 October 1976August 1978

1 year 11 months

Became champion: 2 October 1976

Won the title by defeating Alfonso López.

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Alfonso Lopez

27 February 1976October 1976

9 months

Became champion: 27 February 1976

Won the title by defeating Erbito Salavarria.

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Erbito Salavarria

1 April 1975February 1976

11 months

Became champion: 1 April 1975

Won the title by defeating Susumu Hanagata.

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Susumu Hanagata

18 October 1974April 1975

7 months

Became champion: 18 October 1974

Won the title by defeating Chartchai Chionoi.

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Chartchai Chionoi

17 May 1973October 1974

1 year 6 months

Became champion: 17 May 1973

Won the title by defeating Fritz Chervet.

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Masao Ohba

22 October 1970January 1973

2 years 4 months

Became champion: 22 October 1970

Won the title by defeating Berkrerk Chartvanchai.

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Berkrerk Chartvanchai

5 April 1970October 1970

7 months

Became champion: 5 April 1970

Won the title by defeating Bernabe Villacampo.

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Bernabe Villacampo

19 October 1969April 1970

7 months

Became champion: 19 October 1969

Won the title by defeating Hiroyuki Ebihara.

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Hiroyuki Ebihara

30 March 1969October 1969

8 months

Became champion: 30 March 1969

Won the vacant title by defeating José Severino.

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Horacio Accavallo

1 March 1966October 1968

2 years 8 months

Became champion: 1 March 1966

Won the vacant title by defeating Katsuyoshi Takayama.

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Salvatore Burruni

23 April 1965November 1965

8 months

Became champion: 23 April 1965

Won the title by defeating Pone Kingpetch.

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Pone Kingpetch

23 January 1964April 1965

1 year 4 months

Became champion: 23 January 1964

Won the title by defeating Hiroyuki Ebihara.

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Hiroyuki Ebihara

18 September 1963January 1964

5 months

Became champion: 18 September 1963

Won the title by defeating Pone Kingpetch.

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Pone Kingpetch

12 January 1963September 1963

9 months

Became champion: 12 January 1963

Won the title by defeating Fighting Harada.

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Fighting Harada

10 October 1962January 1963

4 months

Became champion: 10 October 1962

Won the title by defeating Pone Kingpetch.

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Pone Kingpetch

NBA / WBA

16 April 1960October 1962

2 years 7 months

Became champion: 16 April 1960

Won the title by defeating Pascual Perez.

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Pascual Perez

NBA

26 November 1954April 1960

5 years 6 months

Became champion: 26 November 1954

Won the title by defeating Yoshio Shirai.

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Yoshio Shirai

NBA

19 May 1952November 1954

2 years 7 months

Became champion: 19 May 1952

Won the title by defeating Dado Marino.

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Dado Marino

NBA

1 August 1950May 1952

1 year 10 months

Became champion: 1 August 1950

Won the title by defeating Terry Allen.

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Terry Allen

NBA

25 April 1950August 1950

5 months

Became champion: 25 April 1950

Won the vacant title by defeating Honore Pratesi.

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Rinty Monaghan

NBA

20 October 1947March 1950

2 years 6 months

Became champion: 20 October 1947

Won the vacant title by defeating Dado Marino.

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Jackie Paterson

NBA

14 October 1943July 1947

3 years 10 months

Became champion: 14 October 1943

Was awarded the title after the NBA stripped Little Dado for not fighting in the flyweight division for two years.

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Little Dado

NBA

11 December 1939October 1943

3 years 11 months

Became champion: 11 December 1939

Was awarded the title after the NBA stripped Peter Kane.

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Peter Kane

NBA

22 September 1938December 1939

1 year 4 months

Became champion: 22 September 1938

Won the vacant title by defeating Jackie Jurich.

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Benny Lynch

NBA

9 September 1935June 1938

2 years 10 months

Became champion: 9 September 1935

Won the title by defeating Jackie Brown.

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Jackie Brown

NBA

31 October 1932September 1934

2 years

Became champion: 31 October 1932

Won the title by defeating Victor Perez.

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Victor Perez

NBA

26 October 1931October 1932

1 year 1 month

Became champion: 26 October 1931

Won the title by defeating Frankie Genaro.

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Frankie Genaro

NBA

18 April 1929October 1931

2 years 7 months

Became champion: 18 April 1929

Won the title by defeating Émile Pladner.

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Emile Pladner

NBA

2 March 1929April 1929

2 months

Became champion: 2 March 1929

Won the title by defeating Frankie Genaro.

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Frankie Genaro

NBA

6 February 1928March 1929

1 year 2 months

Became champion: 6 February 1928

Won the title by defeating Frenchy Belanger.

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Frenchy Belanger

NBA

19 December 1927February 1928

3 months

Became champion: 19 December 1927

Won the vacant title by defeating Ernie Jarvis.

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Pinky Silverberg

NBA

22 October 1927December 1927

3 months

Became champion: 22 October 1927

Won the vacant title by defeating Ruby Bradley.

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Fidel Labarba

NBA

22 August 1925August 1927

2 years 1 month

Became champion: 22 August 1925

Won the vacant title by defeating Frankie Genaro.

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Pancho Villa

NBA

18 June 1923July 1925

2 years 2 months

Became champion: 18 June 1923

Won the title by defeating Jimmy Wilde.

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Jimmy Wilde

NBA

January 1921June 1923

2 years 6 months

WBA Flyweight - Interim Champion

Abraham R Perez

14 June 2026Current

4 months

Became champion: 14 June 2026

Won the interim WBA title by defeating Jonathan Gonzalez by split decision after twelve rounds in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Jonathan Gonzalez

3 January 202614 June 2026

6 months

Became champion: 3 January 2026

Won the vacant interim title by unanimous decision against Yankiel Rivera Figueroa in San Juan.

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Juan Carlos Reveco

June 2011November 2011

6 months

Jean Piero Perez

January 2011May 2011

5 months

Luis Concepcion

August 2009December 2010

1 year 5 months

Roberto Vazquez

November 2006June 2007

8 months

WBA Flyweight Title History

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WBA Flyweight boxing rankings- July 2025

Month-over-month changes since June 2025

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WBA Flyweight Title History

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