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WBC Flyweight Boxing Rankings โ€” April 2023

Official Flyweight rankings for April 2023 from the WBC.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history with the WBC.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBCApril 2023
๐Ÿ†Mexico flagJulio Cesar Martinez
Champion
๐Ÿ†Puerto Rico flagMcWilliams Arroyo
Interim Champion

1Mexico flagAngel Ayala Lardizabal
2Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
3Japan flagSeigo Yuri Akui
4Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales
5Costa Rica flagDavid Jimenez
6United States flagRicardo Rafael Sandoval
7Japan flagHiroto KyoguchiNEW
8Japan flagTaku Kuwaharaโ–ฒ+2
9Thailand flagThananchai Charunphak
10Nicaragua flagFelix Alvaradoโ–ผ-3
11Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
12Spain flagSamuel Carmona
13United Kingdom flagGalal Yafaiโ–ฒ+1
14Philippines flagDave Apolinarioโ–ผ-1
15United States flagJosue Moralesโ–ฒ+7
16Mexico flagGohan Rodriguez Garciaโ–ผ-1
17Mexico flagAdrian Curiel Dominguezโ–ฒ+3
18Japan flagKento Hatanakaโ–ผ-2
19Japan flagAyumu Hanadaโ–ฒ+14
20Mexico flagJoselito Velazquez Altamiranoโ–ผ-3
21Philippines flagGiemel Magramoโ–ผ-2
22South Africa flagJackson Chaukeโ–ผ-4
23Japan flagJosuke NagataNEW
24Philippines flagBienvenido LigasNEW
25Philippines flagJayson Mamaโ–ผ-2
26Mexico flagSergio Mendoza Cordovaโ–ผ-2
27Philippines flagApril Jay Abneโ–ผ-2
28Thailand flagTanes Ongjuntaโ–ผ-2
29Colombia flagYuberjen Martinezโ–ผ-2
30Chile flagAndres Camposโ–ผ-2
31Mexico flagMaximino Floresโ–ผ-2
32United Kingdom flagJay Harrisโ–ผ-2
33United States flagAndy Dominguez Velasquezโ–ผ-1
34United Kingdom flagConnor ButlerNEW
35United Kingdom flagTommy Frankโ–ผ-4
36Mexico flagYahir Alan Frank Verdugoโ–ฒ+4
37Mexico flagHugo Hernandez Aguilarโ–ผ-3
38Mexico flagMiguel Angel Herreraโ–ผ-3
39Japan flagRyota Yamauchiโ–ผ-18
40Mexico flagErik Badilloโ–ผ-1

Source: WBC

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About the Flyweight Division

Weight Limit: 108-112 lbs (49.0-50.8 kg)

Flyweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, with a history dating back to the early 20th century. The division features fast, skilled fighters known for their technical ability and speed.

Division Characteristics

Flyweights are known for their exceptional speed, technical skill, and ability to fight at a very high pace. Fighters in this division typically rely on skill and volume punching.

Notable Facts

The Flyweight division has been home to many legendary fighters, including Jimmy Wilde and more recently, fighters like Roman Gonzรกlez. The division is known for producing exciting, fast-paced fights.

Historical Context

Flyweight has long been one of boxing's most respected divisions, with a rich history of competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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Month-over-month changes since February 2023

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hiroto KyoguchiInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PK flag
    Muhammad WaseemPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ayumu HanadaNow #19 after #33 last month
    โ–ฒ+14
  • US flag
    Josue MoralesJumped from #22 to #15
    โ–ฒ+7
  • MX flag
    Yahir Alan Frank VerdugoImproved from #40 to #36
    โ–ฒ+4

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Ryota YamauchiDropped from #21 to #39
    โ–ผ-18
  • ZA flag
    Jackson ChaukeFell from #18 to #22
    โ–ผ-4
  • GB flag
    Tommy FrankNow #35 after #31 last month
    โ–ผ-4

WBC Flyweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBC monthly rankings (December 2022).

WBC Flyweight โ€” Champion

United States flagRicardo Rafael Sandoval
August 2025 โ€” Current
11 months
Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
October 2024 โ€” August 2025
11 months
Mexico flagJulio Cesar Martinez
December 2022 โ€” June 2024
1 year 7 months

WBC Flyweight โ€” Interim Champion

United Kingdom flagGalal Yafai
August 2025 โ€” Current
11 months
Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
July 2025 โ€” August 2025
2 months
United Kingdom flagGalal Yafai
December 2024 โ€” July 2025
8 months
Puerto Rico flagMcWilliams Arroyo
December 2022 โ€” November 2023
1 year