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WBC Flyweight Boxing Rankings - August 2025

Official Flyweight rankings for August 2025 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
RankWBCAugust 2025
๐Ÿ†United States flagRicardo Rafael Sandoval
Champion
๐Ÿ†United Kingdom flagGalal Yafai
Interim Champion

1Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
2Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
3Japan flagSeigo Yuri Akuiโ–ผ-2
4Mexico flagJoselito Velazquez Altamiranoโ–ผ-1
5Mexico flagAngel Ayala Lardizabal
6Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
7Mexico flagSergio Mendoza Cordova
8Thailand flagThananchai Charunphak
9Japan flagTaku Kuwahara
10Argentina flagTobias Jeremias Reyes
11Japan flagJukiya Iimura
12Puerto Rico flagJuan Carlos Camacho-Rivera
13Uzbekistan flagHasanboy DusmatovNEW
14Mexico flagCristian Gonzalez Hernandezโ–ผ-1
15Philippines flagMark Vicellesโ–ผ-1
16Mexico flagYoali Mejia Mosquedaโ–ฒ+1
17Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosalesโ–ผ-1
18Philippines flagArvin Jhon Paciones
19South Africa flagJackson Chauke
20Japan flagJosuke Nagata
21United Kingdom flagConner Kelsall
22Philippines flagEsneth Domingoโ–ฒ+1
23Philippines flagAlbert FranciscoNEW
24Philippines flagLorenz Dumam AgNEW
25Japan flagShogo Tanakaโ–ผ-1
26Japan flagAyumu Hanadaโ–ผ-1
27South Africa flagNkosingiphile Sibisiโ–ผ-1
28Philippines flagRoderick Bautistaโ–ผ-1
29United States flagAbraham R PerezNEW
30Thailand flagDanai Ngiabphukhiawโ–ผ-2
31Japan flagKento Hatanakaโ–ผ-2
32Philippines flagDave Apolinarioโ–ผ-2
33Mexico flagAngel Ramos Serranoโ–ผ-2
34Panama flagAngel Bethancourtโ–ฒ+3
35South Africa flagBangile Nyanganiโ–ผ-3
36United States flagAngel Gonzalezโ–ผ-3
37Mexico flagEfrain Rodriguezโ–ผ-2
38Tanzania flagMcHanja Yohanaโ–ผ-2
39United States flagCristopher Riosโ–ผ-1
40South Africa flagSamkelo Frank Sotomela

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 July 2025

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There are new champions: United Kingdom flagGalal Yafai (Interim Champion), United States flagRicardo Rafael Sandoval (Champion)

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Angel BethancourtImproved from #37 to #34
    โ–ฒ+3
  • MX flag
    Yoali Mejia MosquedaUp one spot to #16
    โ–ฒ+1
  • PH flag
    Esneth DomingoUp one spot to #22
    โ–ฒ+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Bangile NyanganiFell from #32 to #35
    โ–ผ-3
  • US flag
    Angel GonzalezDropped from #33 to #36
    โ–ผ-3
  • JP flag
    Seigo Yuri AkuiNow ranked #3 (was #1)
    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