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WBC Flyweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2023

Official Flyweight rankings for January 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
RankWBCJanuary 2023
πŸ†Mexico flagJulio Cesar Martinez
Champion
πŸ†Puerto Rico flagMcWilliams Arroyo
Interim Champion

1Mexico flagAngel Ayala Lardizabal
2Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
3Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales
4United States flagRicardo Rafael Sandoval
5Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
6Japan flagSeigo Yuri Akui
7Pakistan flagMuhammad Waseem
8Thailand flagThananchai Charunphak
9Japan flagTaku Kuwahara
10Puerto Rico flagAngel Acosta
11Spain flagSamuel Carmona
12Philippines flagDave Apolinario
13United Kingdom flagGalal Yafai
14Mexico flagGohan Rodriguez Garcia
15Japan flagKento Hatanaka
16Mexico flagJoselito Velazquez Altamirano
17South Africa flagJackson Chauke
18Philippines flagGiemel Magramo
19Mexico flagAdrian Curiel Dominguez
20Japan flagRyota Yamauchi
21United States flagJosue Morales
22Mexico flagJoel Cordova
23Philippines flagJayson Mama
24Mexico flagSergio Mendoza Cordova
25Philippines flagApril Jay Abne
26Thailand flagTanes Ongjunta
27Colombia flagYuberjen Martinez
28Mexico flagMaximino Flores
29Chile flagAndres Campos
30United Kingdom flagJay Harris
31United Kingdom flagTommy Frank
32Mexico flagCristian Gonzalez Hernandez
33Mexico flagHugo Hernandez Aguilar
34Mexico flagMiguel Angel Herrera
35Indonesia flagTibo Monabesa
36United States flagAndy Dominguez Velasquez
37Japan flagRiku Kano
38Mexico flagMoises Calleros
39Mexico flagErik Badillo
40Mexico flagYahir Alan Frank Verdugo

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 GonzΓ‘lez. 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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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 β€” Champion

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

WBC Flyweight β€” Interim Champion

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