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WBC Flyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2023

WBC Flyweight rankings for April 2023. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBCApril 2023
🏆Julio Cesar Martinez
Champion
🏆McWilliams Arroyo
Interim Champion
1Angel Ayala Lardizabal
2Francisco Rodriguez Jr
3Seigo Yuri Akui
4Cristofer Rosales
5David Jimenez
6Ricardo Rafael Sandoval
7Hiroto KyoguchiNEW
8Taku Kuwahara+2
9Thananchai Charunphak
10Felix Alvarado-3
11Angel Acosta
12Samuel Carmona
13Galal Yafai+1
14Dave Apolinario-1
15Josue Morales+7
16Gohan Rodriguez Garcia-1
17Adrian Curiel Dominguez+3
18Kento Hatanaka-2
19Ayumu Hanada+14
20Joselito Velazquez Altamirano-3
21Giemel Magramo-2
22Jackson Chauke-4
23Josuke NagataNEW
24Bienvenido LigasNEW
25Jayson Mama-2
26Sergio Mendoza Cordova-2
27April Jay Abne-2
28Tanes Ongjunta-2
29Yuberjen Martinez-2
30Andres Campos-2
31Maximino Flores-2
32Jay Harris-2
33Andy Dominguez Velasquez-1
34Connor ButlerNEW
35Tommy Frank-4
36Yahir Alan Frank Verdugo+4
37Hugo Hernandez Aguilar-3
38Miguel Angel Herrera-3
39Ryota Yamauchi-18
40Erik Badillo-1

Source: WBC

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Month-over-month changes since February 2023

Entered the top 10

  • Hiroto KyoguchiInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Muhammad WaseemPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Ayumu HanadaNow #19 after being #33 last month
    +14
  • Josue MoralesJumped from #22 to #15
    +7
  • Yahir Alan Frank VerdugoImproved from #40 to #36
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Ryota YamauchiDropped from #21 to #39
    -18
  • Jackson ChaukeFell from #18 to #22
    -4
  • Tommy FrankNow #35 after being #31 last month
    -4

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 González. 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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.

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 — Champion

Ricardo Rafael Sandoval
August 2025 — Current
1 year
Kenshiro Teraji
October 2024 — August 2025
11 months
Julio Cesar Martinez
December 2022 — June 2024
1 year 7 months

WBC Flyweight — Interim Champion

Galal Yafai
August 2025 — Current
1 year
Francisco Rodriguez Jr
July 2025 — August 2025
2 months
Galal Yafai
December 2024 — July 2025
8 months
McWilliams Arroyo
December 2022 — November 2023
1 year