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WBC Flyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2026

Official Flyweight rankings for February 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
RankWBCFebruary 2026
🏆United States flagRicardo Rafael Sandoval
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagGalal Yafai
Interim Champion

1Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
2Japan flagShokichi IwataNEW
3Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova
4Thailand flagThananchai Charunphak▲+1
5Mexico flagJoselito Velazquez Altamirano▲+1
6Mexico flagAngel Ayala Lardizabal▲+1
7Mexico flagSergio Mendoza Cordova▲+1
8Mexico flagYoali Mejia Mosqueda▲+1
9Argentina flagTobias Jeremias Reyes▲+1
10Japan flagJukiya Iimura▲+1
11Philippines flagJesse Espinas▲+1
12Zimbabwe flagNdabezinhle Phiri▲+1
13Philippines flagArvin Jhon Paciones▲+1
14Mexico flagRene Calixto Bibiano▲+1
15Puerto Rico flagYankiel Rivera Figueroa▼-11
16Nicaragua flagFelix AlvaradoNEW
17Cuba flagDamian Arce▼-1
18Philippines flagAlbert Francisco▼-1
19Philippines flagLorenz Dumam Ag▼-1
20South Africa flagJackson Chauke▼-1
21Japan flagSho Nogami▼-1
22United States flagAbraham R Perez▲+3
23South Africa flagNkosingiphile SibisiNEW
24South Africa flagFillemon NghutenanyeNEW
25Japan flagTaku KuwaharaNEW
26Japan flagShogo Tanaka▼-3
27United Kingdom flagConner Kelsall▼-6
28Japan flagKosuke Tomioka▼-6
29Mexico flagEfrain Rodriguez▼-5
30Philippines flagMiel Fajardo▼-4
31Mexico flagJose Luis Russell▼-4
32Philippines flagEsneth Domingo▼-4
33Philippines flagRoderick Bautista▼-4
34Japan flagJosuke Nagata▼-4
35Thailand flagDanai Ngiabphukhiaw▼-4
36Panama flagAngel Bethancourt▼-4
37Philippines flagMark Vicelles▼-4
38Philippines flagNathaniel Dorona▼-4
39Argentina flagJoel Agustin Contreras▼-4
40Colombia flagYuberjen Martinez▼-4

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 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.

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Month-over-month changes since December 2025

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shokichi IwataNow ranked #2
  • JP flag
    Jukiya IimuraClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Seigo Yuri AkuiWas #2 last month
  • PR flag
    Yankiel Rivera FigueroaFell to #15

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Abraham R PerezNow #22 after #25 last month
    ▲+3
  • TH flag
    Thananchai CharunphakFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Joselito Velazquez AltamiranoFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Yankiel Rivera FigueroaDropped from #4 to #15
    ▼-11
  • GB flag
    Conner KelsallDropped from #21 to #27
    ▼-6
  • JP flag
    Kosuke TomiokaDropped from #22 to #28
    ▼-6

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

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

WBC Flyweight — Interim Champion

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