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WBC Flyweight Boxing Rankings โ€” April 2026

Official Flyweight rankings for April 2026 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 2026
๐Ÿ†United States flagRicardo Rafael Sandoval
Champion
๐Ÿ†United Kingdom flagGalal Yafai
Interim Champion

1Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
2Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova
3Japan flagKyosuke Takami
4Thailand flagThananchai Charunphak
5Mexico flagAngel Ayala Lardizabal
6Mexico flagJoselito Velazquez Altamirano
7Argentina flagTobias Jeremias Reyes
8Mexico flagYoali Mejia Mosqueda
9Puerto Rico flagYankiel Rivera Figueroaโ–ฒ+4
10Philippines flagJesse Espinasโ–ผ-1
11Zimbabwe flagNdabezinhle Phiriโ–ผ-1
12Philippines flagArvin Jhon Pacionesโ–ผ-1
13Mexico flagRene Calixto Bibianoโ–ผ-1
14Cuba flagDamian Arceโ–ฒ+1
15Japan flagSho Nogamiโ–ฒ+6
16Nicaragua flagFelix Alvaradoโ–ผ-2
17Japan flagJukiya IimuraNEW
18Philippines flagAlbert Franciscoโ–ผ-2
19Philippines flagLorenz Dumam Agโ–ผ-2
20South Africa flagJackson Chaukeโ–ผ-2
21Japan flagKosuke Tomiokaโ–ผ-2
22South Africa flagNkosingiphile Sibisi
23Namibia flagFillemon Nghutenanye
24United Kingdom flagBrandon Daord
25United States flagAbraham R Perezโ–ผ-5
26Japan flagTaku Kuwaharaโ–ผ-1
27Japan flagShogo Tanakaโ–ผ-1
28Mexico flagEfrain Rodriguezโ–ผ-1
29Philippines flagMiel Fajardoโ–ผ-1
30United Kingdom flagConner Kelsallโ–ผ-1
31Mexico flagJose Luis Russellโ–ผ-1
32Philippines flagEsneth Domingoโ–ผ-1
33Philippines flagRoderick Bautistaโ–ผ-1
34United Kingdom flagSean Bruceโ–ผ-1
35Japan flagJosuke Nagataโ–ผ-1
36Panama flagAngel Bethancourt
37Philippines flagMark Vicelles
38Philippines flagNathaniel Dorona
39Argentina flagJoel Agustin Contreras
40Colombia flagYuberjen Martinez

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 March 2026

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Yankiel Rivera FigueroaPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZW flag
    Ndabezinhle PhiriDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Sho NogamiJumped from #21 to #15
    โ–ฒ+6
  • PR flag
    Yankiel Rivera FigueroaNow #9 after #13 last month
    โ–ฒ+4
  • CU flag
    Damian ArceClimbed a place to #14
    โ–ฒ+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Abraham R PerezNow #25 after #20 last month
    โ–ผ-5
  • NI flag
    Felix AlvaradoDown to #16 from #14
    โ–ผ-2
  • PH flag
    Albert FranciscoDown to #18 from #16
    โ–ผ-2

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