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WBC Flyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2025

Official Flyweight rankings for May 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
RankWBCMay 2025
πŸ†Japan flagKenshiro Teraji
Champion
πŸ†United Kingdom flagGalal Yafai
Interim Champion

1Mexico flagFrancisco Rodriguez Jr
2Japan flagSeigo Yuri Akui
3Venezuela flagAngelino Cordova
4United States flagRicardo Rafael Sandoval
5Puerto Rico flagYankiel Rivera Figueroa
6Mexico flagJoselito Velazquez Altamirano
7Mexico flagAngel Ayala Lardizabalβ–²+2
8Nicaragua flagFelix Alvaradoβ–Ό-1
9Thailand flagThananchai Charunphakβ–²+1
10Japan flagTaku Kuwaharaβ–Ό-2
11Japan flagHiroto Kyoguchi
12Mexico flagSergio Mendoza Cordovaβ–²+1
13Japan flagJukiya Iimuraβ–²+6
14Puerto Rico flagJuan Carlos Camacho-Rivera
15Argentina flagTobias Jeremias Reyes
16Mexico flagCristian Gonzalez Hernandez
17Thailand flagDanai Ngiabphukhiawβ–²+1
18Mexico flagGohan Rodriguez Garciaβ–²+4
19Nicaragua flagCristofer Rosalesβ–Ό-7
20Mexico flagYoali Mejia Mosqueda
21South Africa flagJackson Chauke
22Japan flagJosuke Nagataβ–²+1
23United Kingdom flagConner Kelsallβ–²+1
24Philippines flagVencent Lacarβ–²+2
25China flagLongyi HuNEW
26Philippines flagEsneth Domingoβ–Ό-1
27Japan flagAyumu Hanada
28South Africa flagNkosingiphile Sibisi
29Philippines flagRoderick Bautista
30Japan flagKento Hatanaka
31Philippines flagDave Apolinarioβ–Ό-14
32Mexico flagAngel Ramos Serranoβ–Ό-1
33United States flagAngel Gonzalezβ–Ό-1
34Mexico flagVictor Sandovalβ–Ό-1
35Mexico flagEfrain Rodriguezβ–Ό-1
36Philippines flagLorenz Dumam Ag
37United States flagCristopher Rios
38United States flagAbraham R PerezNEW
39Tanzania flagMcHanja Yohanaβ–Ό-1
40China flagZhong Chao Taoβ–Ό-1

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 April 2025

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Jukiya IimuraNow #13 after being #19 last month
    β–²+6
  • MX flag
    Gohan Rodriguez GarciaJumped from #22 to #18
    β–²+4
  • MX flag
    Angel Ayala LardizabalNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Dave ApolinarioDropped from #17 to #31
    β–Ό-14
  • NI flag
    Cristofer RosalesNow #19 after being #12 last month
    β–Ό-7
  • JP flag
    Taku KuwaharaSlipped from #8 to #10
    β–Ό-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 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