World Flyweight Boxing Rankings

World Flyweight Boxing Rankings

The Flyweight division is a showcase of incredible speed and technical precision. Currently dominated by Japanese masters and elite Latin American contenders, here is the official Top 20 ranking.

 

Rank

Fighter Name

Country

Continent

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Masamichi Yabuki

Japan

Asia

#2

Anthony Olascuaga

USA

North America

#3

Ricardo Rafael Sandoval

USA

North America

#4

Kenshiro Teraji

Japan

Asia

#5

Seigo Yuri Akui

Japan

Asia

#6

Galal Yafai

United Kingdom

Europe

#7

Ndabezinhle Phiri

Zimbabwe

Africa

#8

Yoali Mejia Mosqueda

Mexico

North America

#9

Francisco Rodriguez Jr.

Mexico

North America

#10

Felix Alvarado

Nicaragua

North America (Central)

#11

Jonathan "Bomba" Gonzalez

Puerto Rico

North America (Caribbean)

#12

Joselito Velazquez

Mexico

North America

#13

Tobias Jeremias Reyes

Argentina

South America

#14

Nkosingiphile Sibisi

South Africa

Africa

#15

Thananchai Charunphak

Thailand

Asia

#16

Sho Nogami

Japan

Asia

#17

Lawrence Dumam-ag

Philippines

Asia

#18

Jukiya Iimura

Japan

Asia

#19

Mchanja Yohana

Tanzania

Africa

#20

Kosuke Tomioka

Japan

Asia

 

Division Highlights

​The "Bomba" Representation: Puerto Rico’s own Jonathan "Bomba" Gonzalez remains a top-tier threat in the division, sitting at #11 and consistently proving that the island produces elite technicians.

​Japan’s Stronghold: The Asian continent, specifically Japan, continues its historic dominance in the flyweight ranks with 6 fighters in the top 20, including the champion Masamichi Yabuki.

​African Rising Talent: Fighters from Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Tanzania are making serious waves, showing the global expansion of the division.

​North American Depth: Between the elite prospects from the USA and the seasoned warriors from Mexico and Nicaragua, North America remains the primary challenger to the Eastern powerhouses.

 

 

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