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WBC Flyweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2024

Official Flyweight rankings for January 2024 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 2024
πŸ†Mexico flagJulio Cesar Martinez
Champion

1Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
2Costa Rica flagDavid Jimenez
3United Kingdom flagSunny EdwardsNEW
4Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosales
5United States flagRicardo Rafael Sandoval
6Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
7United Kingdom flagGalal Yafai
8Japan flagTaku Kuwahara
9Philippines flagMiel Fajardo
10Thailand flagThananchai Charunphak
11Nicaragua flagFelix Alvarado
12Spain flagSamuel Carmona
13Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova
14United States flagJosue Morales
15Philippines flagDave Apolinario
16Mexico flagJoselito Velazquez Altamiranoβ–²+5
17Mexico flagCristian Gonzalez Hernandezβ–Ό-1
18Chile flagAndres Camposβ–Ό-1
19Argentina flagTobias Jeremias Reyesβ–Ό-1
20Mexico flagGohan Rodriguez Garciaβ–Ό-1
21Japan flagKento Hatanakaβ–Ό-1
22Mexico flagVictor Sandoval
23Philippines flagVince Paras
24Mexico flagYahir Alan Frank Verdugo
25United Kingdom flagConnor Butler
26Puerto Rico flagYankiel Rivera FigueroaNEW
27United States flagAndy Dominguez Velasquez
28South Africa flagJackson Chaukeβ–Ό-2
29Mexico flagYoali Mejia MosquedaNEW
30Colombia flagPablo CarrilloNEW
31United Kingdom flagJay Harrisβ–Ό-1
32Japan flagAyumu Hanadaβ–Ό-3
33Philippines flagEsneth DomingoNEW
34Mexico flagSergio Mendoza Cordovaβ–Ό-3
35Philippines flagGiemel Magramoβ–Ό-7
36Japan flagJukiya Iimuraβ–Ό-4
37China flagChenghao LuoNEW
38Japan flagRiku Kano
39Argentina flagRamon Nicanor Quirogaβ–Ό-3
40Philippines flagApril Jay Abneβ–Ό-7

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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Month-over-month changes since November 2023

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Sunny EdwardsInto the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Seigo Yuri AkuiWas #3 last month

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Joselito Velazquez AltamiranoImproved from #21 to #16
    β–²+5

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Giemel MagramoFell from #28 to #35
    β–Ό-7
  • PH flag
    April Jay AbneFell from #33 to #40
    β–Ό-7
  • JP flag
    Jukiya IimuraFell from #32 to #36
    β–Ό-4

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